Job description

Job responsibilities

To work on the Roving Health Units, delivering screening services to the local populations.

Cytology plus other screening services as required.

Working within GP practices to support their screening in areas of deprivation and health inequalities.

Engage with the General Public to raise awareness around screening and health.

Follow agreed policies and protocols, refer to the Head of Nursing as appropriate.

Maintain and clean equipment after use.

Maintain environment, including stock rotation and stock control.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of environment.

Use of clinical administration systems such as System1

Accurate documentation of patient care and recorded in a timely fashion.

A duty to inform the Head of Nursing of potential problems or issues arising within the day-to-day duties.

Attend meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties as appropriate to the post.

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability, and ongoing correct usage by staff.

Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice

Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols.

Monitoring facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.

Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage, and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management.

Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage, and collection.

Spillage control procedures, management, and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Maintenance of sterile environments

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding.

To communicate and report to vaccination lead as required.

Project management responsibilities:

As the operational lead for the mobile cervical screening service, the post-holder will:

Take day-to-day operational and project management responsibility for the mobile cervical screening service (Roving Health Units), ensuring delivery against agreed timescales, activity targets, budget and quality standards across all deployment sites.

Develop, own and maintain the project plan for the service, including site scheduling, staff rostering, equipment and vehicle logistics, and coordination with GP practices and community venues across areas of deprivation and health inequalities.

Plan and deliver the service using a phased campaign approach, running each phase as a discrete cycle of delivery, evaluation and refinement, and systematically capturing learning from each phase to inform the design, targeting and delivery of subsequent phases.

Act as the principal point of contact between the service and the multi-agency Project Board, preparing and presenting regular highlight reports, progress updates, risks and issues, and campaign learning to the Board and other key stakeholder groups.

Build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple partner agencies, including the ICB, PCNs, GP practices, local authority public health teams and third sector/community organisations, ensuring aligned and integrated delivery of the screening programme.

Produce clear, accurate and timely written reports for a range of audiences, including Project Board papers, campaign evaluation reports, business cases and funding/commissioner reports, translating operational and clinical activity data into accessible written and visual formats.

Monitor, analyse and report on service performance and uptake data (including coverage in underserved and seldom-heard populations), using findings to drive continuous improvement and to demonstrate impact to commissioners and partner agencies.

Identify, log and actively manage project risks and issues, maintaining a risk register and mitigation plan, and escalating appropriately to the Project Board or Head of Nursing where required.

Manage the project budget, monitoring expenditure against plan, supporting procurement of equipment, consumables and vehicle costs, and ensuring value for money across the service.

Support the recruitment, induction, training and day-to-day line management of nursing and support staff working on the mobile units, ensuring the team has the skills and capacity to deliver each phase of the campaign.

Lead engagement and communication activity with local communities and stakeholders to raise awareness of the service and improve uptake among seldom-heard and underserved groups, tailoring messaging and site selection using learning from previous campaign phases.

Chair or contribute to operational meetings, task and finish groups and working groups relating to the service, ensuring actions are recorded, owned and followed up.

Identify opportunities for service development, funding bids or expansion arising from campaign learning, and lead on drafting associated proposals and business cases.

Ensure robust clinical governance, information governance, safeguarding, and health and safety arrangements are maintained and evidenced across all mobile unit sites and throughout the project lifecycle.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by PCL as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of Practice Nurse skills with a focus on cytology and screening.
• Request pathology tests and process the results, advising patients accordingly
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to escalate.
• Good clinical system IT knowledge and an ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (NICE guidelines etc)
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Ability to produce clear, well-structured written reports, board papers and evaluations for a range of clinical and non-clinical audiences
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with multiple partner agencies and stakeholders at different levels of seniority
• Ability to design and manage phased delivery plans, using performance data and lessons learned to adapt and improve each successive phase

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena and knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in PCL, ICB's and neighbourhood working.
• Basic budget management skills, including monitoring expenditure and supporting procurement decisions

Other

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation
• Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

Desirable

• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Has evidence of working at the relevant level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Demonstrable experience of leading or managing a project, service change or multi-phase campaign, including planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of reporting into or working with a project board or steering group involving multiple partner agencies

Desirable

• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
• Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Agile) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/local policies/procedures and codes of conduct
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet

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

Patient Care Locally CIC

Address

Office 2 and 3

Goliath Road

Coalville

LE67 3FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:

Medical Receptionist

Reports to:

Practice Manager

Hours:

Full time and part time positions available (hours on rota basis between 8am to 6.30pm as per contract of employment)

Job summary:

The purpose of the role is to:

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person, online or on the telephone.

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team where needed.

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken 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 senior GP or your Supervisor dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

Knowledge and use of EMIS web

Processing and issuing of prescriptions within standard timeframes as per practice policy

Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment 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 income (and outgoing) mail using Workflow

Taking messages and passing on information

Admin duties including scanning, read coding, completing tasks and summarising patient medical records

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 members and associated healthcare agencies and providers

Filing and retrieving of paperwork

Clearing and restocking consultation rooms as required

Monitoring of fridge temperatures

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

Keeping patient areas tidy and free from obstructions and clutter

Being polite and helpful to patients and colleagues at all times ensuring that you provide good customer service and make a good impression

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 & safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and diversity:

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

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

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

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

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

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

Quality:

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential criteria
• Good customer service, the ability to work as part of a team, ability to maintain confidentiality whilst handling sensitive information and basis IT skills.

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in a GP practice, reception experience in an NHS setting and knowledge of EMIS Web.

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

Bousfield Health Centre

Address

Bousfield Health Centre

Westminster Road

Liverpool

L4 4PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:

Medical Receptionist/Administrator

Reports to:

Practice Manager

Hours:

Full time position available (hours on rota basis between 8am to 6.30pm as per contract of employment)

Job summary:

The purpose of the role is to:

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person, online or on the telephone.

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team where needed.

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken 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 senior GP or your Supervisor dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

Knowledge and use of EMIS web

Processing and issuing of prescriptions within standard timeframes as per practice policy

Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment 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 income (and outgoing) mail using Workflow

Taking messages and passing on information

Admin duties including scanning, read coding, completing tasks and summarising patient medical records

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 members and associated healthcare agencies and providers

Filing and retrieving of paperwork

Clearing and restocking consultation rooms as required

Monitoring of fridge temperatures

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

Keeping patient areas tidy and free from obstructions and clutter

Being polite and helpful to patients and colleagues at all times ensuring that you provide good customer service and make a good impression

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 & safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and diversity:

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

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

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

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

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

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

Quality:

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential criteria Good customer service, the ability to work as part of a team, ability to maintain confidentiality whilst handling sensitive information and basis IT skills.

Desirable

• Desirable criteria Experience of working in a GP practice, reception /Administration experience in an NHS setting and knowledge of EMIS Web.

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

GP Practice Riverside

Address

Riverside Centre For Health

Park Street

Liverpool

L8 6QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking clinical team based at Almondsbury Surgery and Pilning Surgery in South Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, successful training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and flexible ways of working.

We welcome applications from newly qualified GPs, experienced GPs, those returning to practice and clinicians seeking a portfolio career.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred General Practice care.
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate.
• Manage clinical correspondence and workflow.
• Review and authorise prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to achievement of practice quality standards and service development.

About Us

Hanham Health is a well-established teaching and training practice operating across:

• Hanham Surgery
• Oldland Surgery
• Almondsbury Surgery
• Pilning Surgery

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics, First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators and experienced administrative staff.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive team culture where collaboration, learning and innovation are actively encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Protected learning time.
• Regular clinical meetings and peer support.
• Strong educational environment within a training practice.
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests and portfolio careers.
• Modern digital systems including EMIS Web, Accurx and ANIMA.
• Dedicated administrative support to help reduce workload.

Practice Locations

Almondsbury Surgery

Sundays Hill

Bristol

BS32 4DS

Pilning Surgery

Northwick Road

Pilning

Bristol

BS35 4JF

For Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Nicola Hudson

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion before commencement).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, CCT expected within 6 months of interview date, or equivalent route to GP registration (CEGPR).

Desirable

• MRCGP.
• Additional qualifications relevant to primary care.
• Evidence of specialist interests relevant to General Practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice or completion of GP Specialty Training.
• Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement and risk management.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS primary care.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of telephone consultations.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising trainees or students.
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement or service development projects.
• Experience in an area of specialist clinical interest.

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

Hanham Health

Address

Almondsbury Surgery

Sundays Hill,

Bristol

BS32 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide general medical care to all registered patients during normal practice hours.
• Promote and maximise the health, wellbeing, and employability of Service personnel.
• Conduct mandatory medical examinations and deliver occupational health advice, including associated administrative duties.
• Provide preventative healthcare advice to individuals and Chain of Command.
• Oversee the management, monitoring, and reporting of communicable diseases.
• Deliver primary care emergency treatment where required within the establishment.
• Maintain an active role in clinical governance.
• Participate in audit activities aligned with personal and practice development plans.
• Work collaboratively with the primary healthcare team and line management.
• Undertake clinical leadership, including elements of line management where applicable.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.

Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC)

Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.

Selection Process:

At application stage you will be assessed against Experience:

• Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and previous skills and experience.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.

At interview you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Please see the link attached to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.

The interview may consist of a mix of direct questions and clinical situation-based scenarios.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date.

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is SC.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Person Specification

Registration Details

Essential

• Please provide your General Medical Council Registration number.
• You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
• Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.

Behaviour Statement

Essential

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
• Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (inc. licence to practice)
• On the GMC GP (General Practitioner) Register
• Holding a current Licence to practice

Desirable

• Current / recent clinical experience within Occupational Health.

Provide a CV

Essential

• Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question- you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
• Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
• Please use double spacing where possible.

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

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Lichfield Medical Centre

Whittington Barracks

Lichfield

WS14 9PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Treatment Room Nurse

Location: Salisbury House SurgeryResponsible to: Practice Manager / Lead NurseAccountable to: GP Partners

Job Purpose

The Treatment Room Nurse will work as an integral member of the practice nursing and wider multidisciplinary team, providing safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care to the practice population.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of treatment room services, supporting the management of patients with both acute and ongoing healthcare needs and promoting health and wellbeing wherever appropriate.

The post holder will work within their professional competence and in accordance with current NMC standards, practice policies and relevant national guidance.

The post holder will undertake treatment room duties appropriate to their level of competence and training, which may include:

• Wound assessment, management and dressings
• Removal of sutures and clips
• Administration of medications and injections
• Vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with relevant protocols and Patient Group Directions
• Blood pressure monitoring
• ECG recording
• Urinalysis and specimen collection
• Routine health checks and observations
• NHS Health Checks, where appropriately trained
• Ear care, where appropriately trained
• Supporting seasonal vaccination programmes, including influenza and COVID-19
• Providing appropriate health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Recognising changes or deterioration in a patient's condition and escalating appropriately
• Providing patients and carers with appropriate information, advice and support
• Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system

The post holder will:

• Follow practice infection prevention and control policies at all times
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and clinical safety within the treatment room
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Follow procedures relating to the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps
• Support the safe cleaning, storage and use of clinical equipment
• Report infection control concerns promptly and appropriately

The post holder will:

• Administer medications safely and within their professional competence
• Work in accordance with prescriptions, Patient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directions as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate storage and monitoring of vaccines and medicines, including maintaining the cold chain
• Report medication errors, incidents or concerns in accordance with practice procedures

The post holder will:

• Recognise potential safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults
• Follow practice safeguarding policies and procedures
• Escalate concerns promptly to the appropriate safeguarding lead
• Attend safeguarding training appropriate to the role

The post holder will:

• Maintain current NMC registration
• Work within the NMC Code and their own scope of professional competence
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development
• Attend relevant training, clinical updates and practice meetings
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and performance reviews
• Recognise their own limitations and seek advice or support when required
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

The Treatment Room Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, reception and administrative colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will:

• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and patients
• Contribute positively to the day-to-day running of the practice
• Participate in clinical and practice meetings where required
• Support colleagues during periods of increased demand
• Promote a positive, respectful and supportive working environment

The post holder will:

• Work in accordance with practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities where appropriate
• Report significant events, incidents, near misses and patient safety concerns
• Contribute to learning from incidents and implementing improvements
• Maintain awareness of relevant NICE, NHS and professional guidance applicable to the role

The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare professionals.

All information must be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR, data protection legislation and NHS requirements.

The post holder will support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, courtesy and respect.

The post holder will take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others and will comply with practice health and safety policies and procedures.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may develop or change according to the needs of the practice, following appropriate discussion with the post holder.

The post holder may also be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the nature and level of the role, provided they are within their professional competence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Appropriate training/competency in treatment room procedures
• Experience
• Experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical healthcare setting
• Experience providing treatment room nursing care, including wound care and dressings
• Experience administering vaccinations, immunisations and injections
• Experience maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records
• Experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload safely
• Good clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Understanding of infection prevention and control
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and patient safety
• Good IT skills and ability to use electronic patient record systems
• Ability to recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately
• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Reliable, organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing learning
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the practice

Desirable

• Qualifications and Training
• Previous training relevant to primary care or treatment room nursing
• Vaccination and immunisation training
• Wound care training
• NHS Health Check training
• Ear care/irrigation training
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to general practice
• Experience
• Previous experience working within General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience working within a GP treatment room environment
• Experience delivering vaccination and immunisation programmes
• Experience with wound assessment and management
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Experience supporting health promotion and disease prevention
• Knowledge and Skills
• Experience using SystmOne or a similar primary care clinical system
• Knowledge of primary care services and the wider NHS
• Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) requirements
• Awareness of CQC standards relevant to nursing and primary care
• Knowledge of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs)
• Ability to contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement
• Flexibility to support seasonal vaccination clinics and the wider nursing team when required

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

Salisbury House Surgery

Address

Lake Street

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Flow & Access

Design and continually refine the appointment system (urgent and routine appointments) in line with national requirements and after consultation with the partners

Monitor daily and weekly demand against capacity across all clinician types (GP, nursing, HCA, paramedic, pharmacist, physiotherapist) and adjust rotas accordingly.

Monitor DNA rates and oversee reminder systems; identify and act on patterns in non-attendance.

Produce regular reporting on appointment utilisation, time-to-third-available-appointment and escalate risks to the Business Manager and partners.

Support the development and day-to-day management of digital access channels (online consultation/triage tools, NHS App,)

Staff & Rota Management

Oversee rotas for the patient services team ensuring adequate cover at peak times and during absence.

Provide day-to-day line management, supervision and support to the Patient Services Team Lead and administrative teams, including supervision of induction, training, appraisal and performance management.

Lead recruitment processes for operational/administrative roles, in conjunction with the Business Manager.

Manage staff annual leave, sickness absence reporting and return-to-work processes.

Coordinate administration of clinical team rotas, ensuring rota schedules meet requirements set by the partners

Support the Business Manager with disciplinary, grievance and capability processes for operational/administrative staff, escalating as appropriate.

Facilities, IT & Systems

Act as first point of contact for clinical system (SystmOne) and telephony issues, liaising with IT support and the ICB as required.

Ensure health and safety, fire safety and infection control policies are implemented and maintained on a day-to-day basis.

Carry out or coordinate workplace risk assessments and act as a nominated fire warden, escalating significant risks to the Business Manager.

Quality, Compliance & Patient Experience

Manage the day-to-day handling of patient complaints, feedback and significant events relating to operational matters, in line with practice policy. Escalate high risk complaints to the business manager.

Support CQC readiness by ensuring operational evidence (policies, training records, incident logs) is current and accessible.

Maintain an oversight of QOF and LCS provision to ensure that the surgery meets its targets in an efficient and well planned way

Promote a positive patient experience across all front-of-house and administrative touchpoints.

Working Relationships

Report regularly to the Business Manager on operational performance, risks and staffing matters.

Liaise with GP partners on changes to appointment systems, triage models or rota structures, particularly where these affect clinical workload.

Other Duties

This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level and nature of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing management/leadership development
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths grade C/4 or above
• Safeguarding training (e.g. Level 2), or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Management or business-related qualification, e.g. ILM, CMI
• Qualification or training in healthcare/primary care management
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience

Other Requirements

Essential

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including under pressure
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR) principles

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF and the GP contract
• Knowledge of NHS access and patient experience targets

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an operational or office management role, ideally in a GP Primary Care Setting
• Experience managing staff rotas and supervising a team
• Experience handling complaints or service issues professionally
• Experience working with data/reporting to monitor service performance

Desirable

• Experience within a multi-disciplinary healthcare or NHS setting
• Experience working with a TPP SystmOne
• Experience of CQC inspection processes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Calm, approachable and resilient under pressure
• Collaborative approach, able to work effectively with GP partners, business manager and wider staff group
• Committed to patient-centred, high-quality service

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

Southbourne Surgery

Address

Southbourne Surgery

337 Main Road

Emsworth

Hampshire

PO10 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Navigator

Line manager

Reception Supervisor

Accountable to

Practice Manager

Hours per week

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Job summary

The Care Navigator is the first point of contact for patients contacting our GP surgery. This can be via a variety of methods, including telephone, face to face, online consultation service and email. The purpose of the role is to optimise the patients journey, taking every opportunity to ensure that requests are managed appropriately whilst delivering the a high quality of service.

Primary responsibilities

Answering high volume calls from our patients in an efficient and courteous manner.

Putting patients at ease and providing clear, concise information.

Taking clear and concise notes of patient interactions and ensuring these are documented accurately in the SystmOne clinical software tool.

After appropriate training, triaging patient calls using a variety of questioning techniques in order to develop a full picture of the nature of the patients problem and then signposting the patient to the appropriate care.

Identifying potentially serious problems and bringing those to the immediate attention of the correct clinician.

For less serious or routine problems, working with the patient to identify an appropriate timeframe for them to be seen, and the appropriate professional to see them.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with all direct team members, clinicians and recognising healthcare professionals in the practice as a scarce resource to be used appropriately.

Developing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the services provided in the practice and in the wider health community and being able to use this knowledge to guide the patient to that service.

Dealing appropriately with instructions and queries from clinicians and outside agencies.

Covering the reception desk and dealing with patient enquiries face to face.

Following practice standard operating procedures as set out in the practices Care Navigation & Administration Handbook.

Dealing with patient requests received via the online consult system.

Responding to email requests received.

Actioning tasks in SystmOne Workflow.

Supporting the pharmacy team with patient prescription requests.

Maintaining strict confidentiality in relation to all issues concerned within requirements of the Data Protection Act 1984, Information Governance and Caldicott Principles.

Remaining up to date with all statutory and mandatory training.

Additional responsibilities

Confidentiality:

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

In the performance of the duties outlined above, 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

Health & Safety:

The postholder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

The person specification for this role is detailed below.

Person specification Care Navigator

Qualifications

Desirable

GCSE Maths and English grade C

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working with the general public

Experience of working in a primary care environment

Experience of working with sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality

Experience of chronic disease management

Experience of SystmOne

Skills

Desirable

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Personal qualities

Essential

Desirable

Polite and confident

Flexible and co-operative

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirements

Essential

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• -

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hillfoot Surgery

Address

126 Owlcotes Road

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 7QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

* To work as the Clinical Pharmacist working on Practice needs and helping to develop the current Pharmacist Team, and to further develop and maximise patient health while reducing the workload of GPs

* To act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside Pharmacy Technician(s) in General Practice to develop, manage and mentor them

* The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the Practice and undertake clinical medication reviews, including structured medication reviews (SMR), monitor electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) prescribing, evaluate prescribing in line with local and national guidelines, review emerging evidence/research and liaise with community pharmacy representatives to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy

* The post holder will provide primary support to General Practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP Practice

* The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and enhanced services, including the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)

* The post holder will ensure that the Practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload, which may involve optimising the use of digital technologies. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within General Practice

* The post holder will already be a non-medical prescriber but will be supported to develop their scope of practice in line with the needs of the Practice but also their own training needs analysis discussed with their Line Manager

* See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma). Review the ongoing need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement

* Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement

* Lead on the development of the SMR plan working collaboratively with the Clinical Pharmacists, key PCN colleagues such as Care Home Matrons and the ICB Medicines Management Team. Lead on collating progress reports from each Practice to feedback to the PCN and Practices

* Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs/other clinical colleagues where appropriate. Working with colleagues (including community pharmacies) to promote the use of the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)

* Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the Practice

* Answer all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other Practice staff, other Healthcare Teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow-up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes

* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to review of the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups

* To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes)

* Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

* Produce and implement a Practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Ensure, where appropriate, that electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) systems are used and policies are in place

* Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre--prepared Practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both. These patients will be prioritised for a SMR as per the practices local implementation of the plan

* Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Also contribute to further development of and recruitment to the Clinical Pharmacy team

* Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making

* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to the undertaking of simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the Practice team

* Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance

* Monitor Practice prescribing against the local health economys red/amber/green (RAG) list and make recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care or specialist recommendation/initiation (amber 1 and 2 drugs). Assist the Practice in seeing and maintaining a Practice formulary that is hosted on the Practices computer system. Auditing Practices compliance against National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages

* Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Support the continuing professional development of pharmacy colleagues, professionals in training and foster an environment of learning for trainees or students who may be hosted by the Practice. Show willingness to support NHS research (e.g. through the completion of NIHR Good Clinical Practice e-learning)

* Work with the General Practice team to ensure the Practice is compliant with care quality commission (CQC) standards where medicines are involved

* To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public. To advise on social media campaigns (such as posts to Facebook or websites) to improve population health in regards to prescribing or medication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Bachelor or Masters degree in pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm)
• * Minimum of 3 years experience as a Pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• * Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• * Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience working in General Practice
• * Non-Medical Prescriber
• * In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• * An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• * Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• * Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
• * Good IT skills
• * Able to obtain and analyse

Desirable

• * Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
• * Good Clinical Practice certificate
• * Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• * Previous experience of clinical mentorship and/or line management of other pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• * Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• * Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds
• * Good presentation skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
• * Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• * Good motivational skills
• * Ability to present complex information in a clear and logical manner
• * Excellent listening skills
• * Good organisational skills to manage and prioritise a caseload
• * Experience in using a Primary Care IT system, e.g. SystmOne
• * Proficient in the use of web-based applications or programmes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Highcroft Surgery

Address

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking clinical team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. We are offering 4-6 sessions for this 12-month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, innovative training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care whilst supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and flexible working.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive General Medical Services to our patient population and work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and responsive primary care services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with current best practice.
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate.
• Review and action clinical correspondence and laboratory results.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in line with local and national guidance.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using EMIS Web.
• Participate in safeguarding, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and wider practice objectives.
• Attend practice meetings, educational events and protected learning sessions.
• Support the teaching and training ethos of the practice where appropriate.

About Hanham Health

Hanham Health is a well-established training practice operating across four sites:

• Hanham Surgery
• Oldland Surgery
• Almondsbury Surgery
• Pilning Surgery

We are proud of our supportive team culture and commitment to innovation, education and service development. Our clinical teams are supported by experienced administrative staff and modern digital systems, enabling clinicians to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

We actively encourage professional development and support clinicians wishing to develop specialist interests, portfolio careers or leadership skills.

Location

This maternity cover position will be based primarily at:

Hanham Surgery

33 Whittucks Road

Hanham

Bristol

BS15 3HY

and

Oldland Surgery

143-145 High Street

Oldland Common

Bristol

BS30 9QS

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Protected learning time.
• Weekly clinical meetings and peer support.
• Supportive and experienced clinical leadership team.
• Modern digital systems including EMIS Web, Accurx and ANIMA.
• Strong educational environment within an established training practice.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive, collaborative and welcoming working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a supportive practice environment with a strong emphasis on quality patient care, teamwork and professional development.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS General Practice and current primary care issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of GMC Good Medical Practice standards.
• Understanding of clinical governance, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Understanding of information governance and confidentiality requirements.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within healthcare.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Knowledge of Primary Care Networks and integrated care working.
• Knowledge of population health and preventative care approaches.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion prior to commencement).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, CEGPR, or equivalent qualification recognised for UK General Practice.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• MRCGP.
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to Primary Care.
• Additional qualifications or accreditation in a specialist clinical area.
• Educational, leadership or management qualifications.
• Evidence of teaching, training or mentoring experience.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Competent IT and digital consultation skills.
• Ability to contribute positively to service development and change.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Teaching and training skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience supporting service redesign or innovation projects.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice or successful completion of GP Specialty Training.
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
• Experience of managing clinical workload effectively and safely.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS Primary Care.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of telephone, video and digital consultations.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising trainees or students.
• Participation in audit, research or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of developing a specialist clinical interest.

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

Hanham Health

Address

33 Whittucks Road

Hanham

Bristol

BS15 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The below guidance sets out the tasks and / or responsibilities the individual has in preventing ill health and promoting health in General Practice.

The post holder will be responsible for administering immunisations, using behaviour change and under a PSD

Smoking Cessation clinics

Maintaining Infection Control Standards

Health Promotion advice to patients

Supporting the General Practice Nurse with QOF

Flu planning

Recall Child Health,

Maintaining Safety and Quality

Checking Equipment / Emergency Drugs oxygen etc.

Use behaviour change interventions to support health and wellness, (for example, NHS health checks)

Cervical Screening following the Cervical Screening Training

Providing and monitoring care

The post holder will they contribute to the ongoing assessment of care and be able to recognise when to refer to Senior Colleagues in practice.

Demonstrate an ability to undertake baseline physical observations and record results correctly. In addition, be able to identify anomalies that should be referred to the GPN / ANP or GP Medical staff.

The post holder will contribute to the ongoing assessment of care, undertaking baseline observations of Blood pressure, Pulse, Respirations, Weight, Height, Elimination pattern, Eating pattern, Sleep pattern, Glucose monitoring

Discuss and plan care under the supervision of registered staff, where applicable escalating concerns or complex cases to the GPN/ANP or GP

Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in the main physical health problems that adult patients may present with i.e., High blood pressure, Diabetes, Obesity, Epilepsy, Respiratory Conditions, Asthma COPD, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Poor sleep, Constipation, Foot care and Lack of personal hygiene.

Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in Mental problems/ Substance Misuse, which may affect physical health.

Manage situations with patients this may arise from anxiety / emotions relating to poor mental health and or direct them to GPN / ANP/ GP as appropriate.

Articulate an understanding of MDT in and staff roles/ Mental Health, community Nursing 0-19 services etc.

Assess and manage risk associated with the working environment ensuring appropriate BHF policies and procedures are followed accordingly.

Demonstrate an ability to use a range of therapeutic techniques when dealing with patients with challenging and unpredictable needs.

Understands the concept of verbal and non-verbal communication and be able use the skills at the desired level.

Will be able to discuss and advise patients, with chronic conditions and carers or relatives.

Will communicate with the patient about care planning and risk assess report to GPN as appropriate.

Communicate complex and sensitive information verbally and in writing.

Confidently and accurately convene patient information in the role of an associate nurse in meetings

Understands risk behaviours and risk management.

To record Incidents in line with local policy procedures and standards.

To communicate risk issues as they arise to ensure safe care.

The post holder will engage in positive relationships with staff/ patients/carers/families and others based on respect and within appropriate boundaries.

Act in a professional capacity at all times.

Actively contribute to staff Governance meetings.

The nursing associate may wish to lead responsibility in a chronic disease area for example (once more expert)

Working in teams

The post holder will support and supervise Trainee Healthcare Assistants with their learning and development, also trainee nursing associates, apprentices, health coaches and those new to care roles.

The postholder will supervise volunteers If this is required.

Improving safety and quality of care

Nursing associates role in maintaining and improving care, will be to support BHF with research and evaluation, quality improvement strategies.

The Nursing associate will participate in audit, health and safety activities, as discussed with Head of Nursing

Nursing associate will escalate any risks or safeguarding concerns to the GPN and follow the policy for safeguarding.

The post holder will escalate any specific risk / concerns to the staff on duty and act according to local policy

Contributing to integrated care

Post holder will refer to agencies as necessary e.g. Community Nursing / Social Prescribing, receive referrals to or from, or co-ordinate care with the GP

The posts responsibilities are to refer for blood tests as delegated by GPN - Tasks relating to these teams or agencies/ wound care / phlebotomy etc.

Responsibilities are the safe transfer of care between professionals, settings or services using SystmOne

The post holder may work across the PCN in other roles if employed such as Health Coach

Responsibility for Information Resources

Record care undertaken in the SystmOne notes.

Maintain notes that are accurate.

Ensure patient records comply with issues relating to confidentiality and safe storage.

Be able to use the NHS.NET email system in line with BHF local policy and procedure.

Zero Tolerance

Ensure that active de-escalation and diffusion techniques are used to minimise risk of physical aggression, during which the safety of patients, self and other members of the team are considered a priority.

Emergencies

Respond to emergency situations as they occur and be prepared to act as support where necessary.

Carry out physical / psychological care for service users e.g., enhanced observation and follow the required reporting protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a primary care environment

Desirable

• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in an General Practice setting
• Experience of using clinical systems i.e SystmOne

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and organize workload
• Able to work on own initiative, following minimal direction by registered nurse
• Ability to be flexible & work under pressure
• Assessment skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Basic IT skills
• Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to relate well with patients/ relatives/ and colleagues within the multi disciplinary team
• Committed to continued personal and educational development
• Car driver

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

Barnsley Healthcare Federation

Address

Hill Brow Surgery

Longcroft

Mapplewell

BARNSLEY

South Yorkshire

S75 6FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ANP will:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and minor illness.
• Take appropriate clinical histories and undertake physical examinations.
• Develop appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medication as an independent prescriber within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret investigations where appropriate.
• Refer patients to secondary care or other services when clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate advice, treatment, safety-netting and follow-up.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain clear and accurate clinical records.

The ANP will work closely with the practices Care Homes Lead, with a particular focus on supporting residents at Hurstway Care Home.

This will include planned and responsive care home visits, assessment and management of acute illness, supporting patients with complex health needs and contributing to proactive and personalised care.

The postholder will also undertake home visits to other practice patients where clinically required and work collaboratively with GPs, care home staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Advanced clinical practice qualification at Masters level or equivalent.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300).
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification or additional training in advanced clinical assessment.
• Relevant training in the management of minor illness and/or long-term conditions.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or in a comparable autonomous advanced clinical role.
• Experience independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with acute and minor illness.
• Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making and managing clinical risk.
• Experience of independent prescribing.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience of caring for older people and patients with complex health needs.
• Experience of care home and/or community-based clinical work.
• Experience undertaking home visits.
• Experience using EMIS Web.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work confidently and autonomously within professional scope of practice.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately escalate clinical deterioration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing clinical demands.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety responsibilities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local Primary Care and community services.
• Interest in proactive care, frailty and care home medicine.

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

Dove Medical Practice

Address

60 Dovedale Road

Erdington

Birmingham

West Midlands

B23 5DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:

• Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of providing home visits
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Wider requirements

Essential

• DBS enhanced disclosure
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Evidence of continuing professional development commensurate with the role
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good level of clinical knowledge and skills
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service

Desirable

• SystmOne experience
• Abtrace experience
• Accurx triage experience
• Women's health (Implant and Coil fitter)
• Minor surgery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cathedral Medical Group

Address

Cawley Road

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 1XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.cathedralmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/welcome,59830.htm (Opens in a new tab)