Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: General Practitioner
• Location: East Dulwich
• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience

We are seeking motivated and patient-focused General Practitioners to join our established primary care teams and play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients across all age groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general medical services to registered patients
• Manage acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based practice
• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with clinical guidelines
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary primary care team

Role Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in General Practice (or equivalent / within 6 months of completion)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in General Practice (or equivalent / within 6 months of completion)

Desirable

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in General Practice (or equivalent / within 6 months of completion)

Experience

Essential

• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Desirable

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Tessa Jowell Health Centre

72H East Dulwich Grove London

East Dulwich

All UK

SE22 8EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Receptionist Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Greets patients in the facilities and over the phone.
• Assists doctors, nurses, and patients.
• Schedules doctors and nurse appointments for patients.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks.
• Coding of clinical letters.
• Issues repeat prescriptions
• Maintains and keeps patient information confidential at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of using Systmone
• Experience of using Microsoft office
• The above experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided to the successful candidate

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

Royston Group Practice

Address

Midland Road

Royston

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 4QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: Practice Nurse
• Location: East Dulwich
• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our established team and make a real difference in patient care.

As a GP Practice Nurse, you will work within a GP practice delivering assessment, screening, and treatment services. You will provide advice to patients on general health and minor ailments, referring to GPs when necessary.

You will also support pathology processes, including the collection, storage, and dispatch of specimens, and assist with administrative and professional duties, ensuring smooth practice operations.

You will be part of a diverse, multi-skilled team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues, delivering high-quality, person-centred, and holistic care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, screening, and treatment services to patients
• Advise patients on general healthcare and minor ailments, referring to GPs when appropriate
• Collect, store, and dispatch pathological specimens in line with practice protocols
• Support administrative and professional responsibilities, including QOF management and clinical audits
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective patient care

Role Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse within primary care
• Experience in managing QOF or specialized care, such as Diabetes or long-term condition management, is desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Current NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing QOF or specialized care, such as Diabetes or long-term condition management, is desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Desirable

• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse within primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Tessa Jowell Health Centre 72H E Dulwich Grove

London

East Dulwich

All UK

SE22 8EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will have expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment.

ANPs in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of practice within the four pillars
• Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice.
• or
• Post graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
• Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
• Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations as well as ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

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

West Quay Medical Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Victoria Road

Hartlepool

TS26 8DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Management of chronic disease

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals

Patient health checks

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying appropriate health promotion issues
• Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified

Risk assessment

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domesticviolence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Health screening

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. womens and mens health, sexual health, older people)
• Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g. smears) and providing advice as appropriate
• Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holders specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans.

Travel health

• Administering injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines
• Identifying problems
• Provision of specialist and evidence-based support to the team.

Immunisation (adult and child)

• Administering appropriate immunisation autonomously
• Working with patients with more complex immunisation issues.

First contact

• Working independently or alongside the general practitioner and making decisions/ recommendations as appropriate.

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 implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness; 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 across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice 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 way, safe and free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• 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 and promoting the welfare of children.

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 that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements for PREP are met, 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 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
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within primary care essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Practice Nurse

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

SSP Health

Address

Ince Surgery

Phoenix Way

Lower Ince

Wigan

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Management of chronic disease

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals

Patient health checks

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying appropriate health promotion issues
• Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified

Risk assessment

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domesticviolence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Health screening

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. womens and mens health, sexual health, older people)
• Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g. smears) and providing advice as appropriate
• Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holders specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans.

Travel health

• Administering injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines
• Identifying problems
• Provision of specialist and evidence-based support to the team.

Immunisation (adult and child)

• Administering appropriate immunisation autonomously
• Working with patients with more complex immunisation issues.

First contact

• Working independently or alongside the general practitioner and making decisions/ recommendations as appropriate.

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 implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness; 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 across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice 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 way, safe and free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• 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 and promoting the welfare of children.

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 that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements for PREP are met, 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 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
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within primary care essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Practice Nurse

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

SSP Health

Address

Ince Surgery

Phoenix Way

Lower Ince

Wigan

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with current General Medical Council (GMC) registration and license to practice
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and wider healthcare teams

Desirable

• Local Knowledge & Enhanced Skills
• Familiarity with local referral pathways, community services and prescribing formularies
• Experience managing digital workflows efficiently including processing pathology results, clinical correspondence and repeat prescriptions

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

The Waterloo Practice

Address

Waterloo Health Centre

Wakefield Road, Waterloo,

Huddersfield

HD5 9XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide general medical services to the practice population in accordance with current best practice and GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines.

Conduct consultations, home visits (when necessary), and telephone/video consultations as required.

Provide appropriate diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral in line with clinical policies and NICE guidance.

Manage acute and chronic illnesses, promoting continuity of care and patient-centred decision-making.

Provide clinical advice, support, and mentorship to the wider clinical and administrative team as required.

Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely medical records using System One.

Participate in the management of patients with long-term conditions, including proactive care planning.

Undertake medication reviews, prescribing safely and effectively in line with practice and national protocols.

Support and participate in local and national enhanced services and QOF activities.

Contribute to the management of urgent and on-the-day patient demand through duty doctor or triage sessions.

Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, ANPs, Paramedic and more.

Attend and contribute to clinical meetings, significant event analyses, and quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in the practices audit, governance, and safeguarding processes.

Support the practice in achieving targets and service improvements in line with PCN and ICB objectives.

Contribute to the education and supervision of trainees, students, or new staff as appropriate.

Participate in practice development initiatives and contribute ideas for service improvement.

Complete clinical correspondence, results, and documentation promptly.

Support repeat prescribing systems and medication safety processes.

Contribute to workflow optimisation and use of technology to improve efficiency.

Maintain registration with the GMC and perform within the scope of the NHS GP Contract.

Engage in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.

Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.

Adhere to the practices policies on confidentiality, data protection, equality, and health and safety.

Actively contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Experience
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion on the GP Register.
• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in UK general practice (NHS performers list registration).
• Experience in providing primary care services within a GP practice or similar environment.
• Experience in managing long-term conditions, acute presentations, and preventive care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Upper Thames Medical Group

Address

The Medical Centre

Oak Street

Lechlade

Gloucestershire

GL7 3RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The purpose of the job is to work autonomously to provide general secretarial and administrative support to the Practice, Doctors and Health Professionals, involving word processing and audio typing skills with general clerical work.

Key duties and responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of a secretary / administrator. There may be occasions when there is a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload, staffing levels and direction of the Practice Manager:

• Process referrals done by members of the clinical team using Electronic Referral System (ERS)
• Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services to ensure referrals are processed efficiently and correspondence communicated in both directions
• Manage a variety of enquiries from the wider practice team and patients
• Update and maintain electronic referral templates and standard letters
• To provide an efficient typing and word processing service for Doctors and Health Professionals. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, memorandums, etc. in an accurate and quality manner
• To assist the practice management team with all clerical and administrative duties
• To retrieve medical records, as necessary, and process private reports
• File patient records and correspondence in patient medical records, as necessary and add Snomed codes
• To receive incoming, and initiate outgoing telephone calls, in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries
• To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required which may include carrying out searches
• Submit claims based on activity completed at the practice
• To arrange and attend meetings, take minutes as required
• To monitor the practice shared emails inboxes
• To monitor worklists on ERS
• Summarising of medical records
• Assist with registration processes as required
• To monitor and process the workflow/tasks inboxes aligned with the role
• To provide cover for members of the secretarial and administrative team during periods of sickness and annual leave
• To apply practice policies, standards and guidance and amend if requested
• Any other responsibilities that may be relevantto the role of Secretary / Administrator.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Excellent keyboard and IT skills,
• Ability to prioritise workload in a methodical and logical manner
• High level of written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• IT qualification
• Medical terminology qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a healthcare setting
• Administrative and clerical duties
• Dealing with public/patients
• Working as a part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload in a methodical and logical manner

Desirable

• Working in a GP practice
• Experience of completing subject access request
• Experience of minute taking

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

Sett Valley Medical Centre

Address

Hyde Bank Road

New Mills

High Peak

Derbyshire

SK22 4BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Administration (or equivalent qualification /experience)

Desirable

• A levels
• IT qualifications (E.g. ECDL or equivalent)

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a healthcare setting.
• Experience communicating with patients, members of the public and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicatons, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience maintaining accurate electronic records or databases
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively within a busy environment

Desirable

• Previous healthcare experience
• Experience using patient administration systems (PAS) or clinical databases such as Infoflex.
• Experience working within a screening programme, cancer service or patient pathway environment.
• Understanding of NHS cancer pathways or waiting time standards

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicae effectively in writing and verbally
• Ability to manage telephone and email enquiries professionally
• Accurate keyborad and data entry skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail when managing patient information
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience using electronic document management or scanning systems.

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are in a position to advertise for a salaried GPs to join a well-established team of Healthcare Professionals.

We are a GMS practice and provider of excellent clinical services to a population of 8000 plus and growing.

Essential Requirements

We are looking for Salaried GPs, ideally currently within a GP Practice, Urgent Care, recently qualified or other appropriate clinical settings to cover triage on Thursdays. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

About the role

As a salaried GP you will be working within a cohesive team of fully supportive staff enabling you to focus on the quality of care of your patients, with a strong training ethos.

Duties within the role:

1. Undertake consultations with a range of patients as an autonomous practitioner taking a history, carrying out physical examination, and use clinical knowledge and judgement to identify potential diagnosis.

2. Utilise clinical knowledge and experience to provide competent care to meet the health and social care needs of patients.

3. Ensure all treatment provided are based on evidence and best practice.

4. Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of service standards.

5. Keep accurate and up-to-date records of patient consultations using appropriate clinical software.

6. Prescriptions.

7. Looking at blood test results.

8. Full triage responsibility

Key Information:

1. Innovation and development of services.

2. High QOF, KPIs and Enhanced Services targets consistently achieved.

3. All sites use EMIS Web clinical system and Docman 10.

4. Integrated telephony

5. Successful track record of additional service delivery as part of the local GP network, including Primary Care Network and other bespoke services.

What we are looking for:

1. Ideal candidates will be GPs who will hold the appropriate qualification

2. The successful candidate will require effective communication, clinical and problem-solving skills and be self-motivated.

3. Within this position you will be required to demonstrate reliable clinical reasoning and have a positive enthusiastic approach to working within our multi-disciplinary team.

4. Deliver against all GMS requirements

What we can offer you:

1. We offer a competitive salary (indemnity fees paid in addition to salary

2. A tailored comprehensive induction programme and we provide a supportive working environment with an appropriate on call clinician for support and advice.

3. We also offer highest possible governance support, an excellent working environment

4. NHS Pension, maternity, sick and injury benefits

5. 6 weeks Annual Leave + 8 Public holidays

Workload Support:

Support from highly efficient and organised clinical, operational and HR teams which includes:

1. GPs

2. Practice Nurses

3. ANPs for face to face, triage and for visiting patients and coordinating care plans

4. Health Care Assistants

5. First Contact Practitioners

6. Clinical Pharmacists

7. Dedicated Back Office Team

8. Dedicated HR Team

9. IT team to support all clinicians

10. A diverse clinical team means that you will see the most relevant patients and benefit from reduced levels of paperwork.

Personal Development

1. Peer support and mentoring

Role Specific Competencies

1. Knowledge of Microsoft programmes.

2. Knowledge of systemone Clinical System

3. Reliable

4. Proactive and have a drive for success.

5. Planning and prioritising ones workload.

6. Flexibility and Adaptability.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Ideal candidates will be GPs who will hold the appropriate qualification
• 2.Knowledge of Microsoft programmes.
• 3.Knowledge of EMIS Clinical System.
• 4. Professional registration needed.

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

Health and Beyond

Address

Swan Medical Centre

4 Willard Road

BIRMINGHAM

B25 8AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://healthandbeyond.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Improving quality and outcomes

• To be an integrated member of the breast screening team and wider service who actively initiates new, and contributes to existing, improving uptake projects (by the breast screening service or local partners), ensuring that a quality service is provided to allservice users.
• Focuses on reducing health inequalities by developing and contributing to interventions by the service and external partners to improve uptake of screening by groups vulnerable to non-participation.
• Actively supports the screening team and contributes to achieving key performance indicators.
• Actively engages with system partners to improve screening uptake, providing key knowledge of the screening programme.
• Uses evidence and learns from best practice across the region and further afield (including other screening programmes) to inform work.
• Continually maintains records to be able to produce timely quarterly Screening Uptake reports and end of year reports which contribute to the overall service annual report.

Breast Screening Programme Specific Priorities Key priorities for the Improving Uptake Officer in breast screening include;

• Ensuring Prior Notification Lists (PNL) are returned to the breast screening programme prior to individuals being invited for screening.The PNL is a way practices can notify the breast screening programme of any individualswho may require reasonable adjustments to support them to access screening or who may need to be excluded from the programme. Examples of individuals who may need reasonable adjustments includes those who have: o a severe mental illnesso a learning disability o are transgendero require an Interpreter o had a bilateral mastectomyo a physical disability Working directly with PCNs/GP practices, the Improving Screening Uptake Officer will;
• Ensure the target for the return of the PNL from all GP practices is achieved (achievable target 90%; acceptable target 80%).
• Liaise with the ICB Place Leads and other colleagues to access support with achieving PNL targets.
• Supporting GP Practices to improve breast screening uptake targeting the practices with the lowest uptake rates:Reducing unwarranted variation in screening is key to reducing health inequalities. In advance of a mobile screening unit moving to a new location/a new screening round, the Improving Screening Uptake Officer will:

• Identify and contact at least the 10 lowest performing GP practices prior to a screening round.
• Liaise with colleagues at Place, Local Authority or practice level to identify ways to improve uptake e.g. by sharing resources and tools included in the Care Coordinator Screening toolkit (below) and providing support to GP practices/community champions to engage with specific target groups (e.g. nonresponders, first timers, specific population groups) by sharing relevant resources.
• Establish and agree a process to monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions.
• All individuals with a learning disability to receive a pre-appointment telephone call.
• All Individuals to be offered a reasonable adjustments plan and easy read materials.
• Monitor the number of individuals with a learning disability who take up the offer of screening.
• Develop an easy read patient satisfaction survey for individuals with a learning disability this can be done in collaboration with other C&M and L&SC ImprovingUptake Officers.
• Develop an Improving Uptake Plan that outlines key pieces of work to be undertaken over the following 6-12 months. The plan should be developed with support and input from the Programme Manager and be shared with the Operational Group (which includes representatives from Local Authorities). Progress updates on the plan should be given at subsequent operationalmeetings.
• Produce the Screening Uptake Quarterly report (outlined in Reporting Schedule) to include: o Number and type of direct contact/engagement/interventions with external partners including GP practices, local authorities, ICB Place and third sector community groups and evidence the impact interventions have delivered.o Rationale for interventions based on programme data/insight work e.g. specific GP practice, non-responders or particular population group.o Evaluation of intervention e.g. Number of non-responders that have attended a subsequent appointment change in percentage uptake by GP practice.o Lessons learned from work that impacts on wider screening service development and improvement.Enabling patient and public involvement
• To act as a champion for patients and support them in decision-making about screening participation.
• To ensure all public and patient contact is of the highest professional standard.
• Engage with community groups to offer breast screening promotion/education and awareness sessions.Promoting equality and reducing inequalities
• To uphold Trust/organisation policies and principles on the promotion of equality.
• To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
• Implement the recommendations/learning from pilots from the NHS England North West Public Health team 2-year programme of work to improve uptake of screening by individuals with a learning disability. Developing an excellent organisation
• To ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff within the department.
• To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the department.
• The post holder will undertake any training required as relevant to the post.Project Management
• Work towards agreed performance objectives, actions and targets as contained in the improving uptake action plans, service plans and individual action plans.
• To collect patient data and input this as per information and governance protocols.
• To support evaluation and data processes as required by the screening programme.
• Analyse and report on data and utilise information to inform improving uptake initiatives.
• To participate in audits and research in aspects of improving uptake for breast screening as directed by the management team and present results.
• Organise events to promote the breast screening programme.Information and Communication Management Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas of portfolio and present findings in an agreed manner. Develop and maintain databases required by the improving uptake role. Maintain administrative and information resources. To ensure that a wide range of national or approved material including links to onlineresources/leaflets in different formats ( e.g. Easy Read) and languages and other resources are available in the Breast Screening Department to support events. To facilitate effective engagement and communication between GP practices, local authorities and ICB Places and the general public across their specific geographical area. To attend Improving Uptake meetings / events and to feedback relevant information to the screening team. To attend monthly Programme and staff meetings to update the screening team with progress with activities. To contribute to the production, distribution, and collation of customer satisfaction questionnaires.
• Review national breast screening literature and update any local material relating to the project, to ensure the most up to date information is being communicated. Monitor the breast screening web pages on the Trust website in liaison with Management Team. Inform the Trust Communications team of any changes required. To source appropriate resources to support the breast screening improving uptake project. Under guidance from the Trust Communications team and the screening management team; use appropriate media for the promotion of the programme. Monitor commentsposted and reply (if appropriate) using pre agreed responses. Report any inappropriate comments to the Programme Manager/Head of Department.Planning and Organisation Under guidance from the Programme Manager, access site specific uptake data and demographic data to develop an understanding of the population groups not attending for screening and work with system partners i.e. Community groups/champions tounderstand the barriers that these population groups may face in accessing screening services. Implement a comprehensive improving uptake and communications plan raising awareness across communities/community groups serviced by the programme. Organise meetings or events and assist in the diary management requirements of individuals in connection with portfolio of work. To proactively contact service users and obtain an understanding as to the reasons why they have failed to attend for breast screening and implement interventions as appropriate to encourage the individual to engage. Support eligible individuals and where appropriate their family /carer to navigate through the breast screening pathway. To provide one to one education in-person or via telephone on the benefits of breast screening. Help the individual understand the information they are given, offering emotional support and rearranging appointments if necessary. To answer queries about screening, acquiring professional advice from screening colleagues in advance where needed. Demonstrate an awareness of the breast screening pathway and department protocols in supporting individuals. To manage own area and own time, working around group meetings outside of core hours as required. Working with public/health sector partners to plan and engage the voluntary, community and faith sector in promoting the uptake of the breast screening programme. To carry out other relevant activities appropriate to the post and adhere to levels of responsibility associated to said post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of work to improve health outcomes

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
• Basic knowledge of project principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skills

Essential

• Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
• Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines
• Project management skills.
• Skills for manipulating information
• Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
• Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
• Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills

Other

Essential

• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
• Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
• Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients
• Works well with others , is positive and helpful , listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
• Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust and an awareness of information governance requirements and data protection

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Medical Receptionist

Job Title: Medical ReceptionistHours: 26 hours per weekResponsible to: Practice Manager / Deputy Practice Manager

To provide a professional, efficient and welcoming reception service to patients and support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

The Medical Receptionist is often the first point of contact for our patients and therefore plays an important role in their experience of the practice. The successful candidate will need to communicate with compassion and professionalism while maintaining confidentiality and dealing effectively with a busy and varied workload.

• Answer incoming telephone calls and deal with patient enquiries appropriately.
• Use care navigation skills to help patients access the most appropriate member of the healthcare team or service.
• Book, amend and cancel appointments in accordance with practice procedures.
• Process requests and enquiries from patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Accurately record and update patient information on the clinical system.
• Assist patients with general queries and explain practice procedures and available services.
• Manage incoming correspondence, tasks and electronic communications and direct these to the appropriate person or team.
• Liaise with hospitals, pharmacies, community services and other healthcare providers when required.
• Assist with administrative duties including scanning, filing, document processing and other general office tasks.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and comply with information governance and data protection requirements.
• Recognise potentially urgent situations and escalate concerns appropriately in accordance with practice procedures.
• Deal with challenging or sensitive situations calmly, professionally and compassionately.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, reception colleagues and the wider practice team.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions and protected learning events as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role to support the effective running of the practice.

The contracted hours for this position are 26 hours per week, worked as follows:

Monday: 8:30am 4:40pmTuesday: 8:30am 2:00pmWednesday: 8:30am 4:30pmThursday: 8:30am 2:00pmFriday: Usual non-working day

Flexibility is an important requirement of this position. Although Friday will normally be your non-working day, you will be required to work on Fridays when necessary to provide annual leave cover for other members of the reception team.

The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their families, practice staff and other healthcare professionals. All information must be treated in the strictest confidence and handled in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR and relevant legislation.

All employees have a responsibility to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors. The post holder will be expected to follow practice health and safety procedures and report any concerns appropriately.

The practice is committed to providing an inclusive environment for patients and staff. The post holder must treat everyone with dignity and respect and support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate induction and training and will be expected to participate in ongoing training and development relevant to their role.

Previous experience within a GP practice or NHS environment would be advantageous; however, we also welcome applications from candidates with strong customer service, reception or administrative experience who have the right attitude and are willing to learn.

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role and may be amended from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the practice and primary care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a customer-facing, reception, administrative or similar role.
• Experience of dealing with members of the public both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of managing a busy and varied workload.
• Experience of using IT systems and accurately entering or processing information.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a GP practice, primary care or another NHS/healthcare setting.
• Experience using a GP clinical system such as SystmOne.
• Previous experience of care navigation or signposting patients to appropriate healthcare services.
• Knowledge of NHS primary care services and how a GP practice operates.
• Previous training or experience in information governance, confidentiality or data protection.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English and Maths or equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a GP practice, primary care or another NHS/healthcare setting.
• Experience using a GP clinical system such as SystmOne.
• Previous experience of care navigation or signposting patients to appropriate healthcare services.
• Knowledge of NHS primary care services and how a GP practice operates.
• Previous training or experience in information governance, confidentiality or data protection.

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

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

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Remote General Practitioner (GP) to support our Reception Healthcare Team for individuals entering the prison estate. This remote role is essential in delivering timely clinical assessments and treatment plans, with a focus on substance misuse management, acute care, and chronic disease review during the critical first days of custody.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a remote capacity while contributing to safer custody and improved health outcomes for a high-risk population. You will need to hold RCGP Part 1 & Part 2 in Substance Misuse, with proven experience in managing opioid dependence, alcohol detox pathways, and broader addiction medicine.

• Provide remote clinical input for newly received prisoners, including:

  • Initial health assessments

  • Substance misuse triage and prescribing decisions

  • Risk assessment (e.g., suicide and self-harm, alcohol withdrawal)

  • Review of medications and prescribing needs

• Deliver evidence-based treatment plans, including initiation and continuation of opiate substitution therapy (OST) and alcohol detox regimes.

• Liaise with on-site multidisciplinary teams (nurses, mental health, pharmacy, and security staff) to ensure seamless care planning.

• Ensure safe prescribing practices in accordance with prison protocols, NICE guidelines, and substance misuse best practice.

• Document all consultations clearly and accurately in the electronic clinical record system (SystmOne or equivalent).

• Participate in virtual team meetings, clinical handovers, and regular governance reviews.

• Contribute to safeguarding, continuity of care, and reducing reoffending through high-quality healthcare delivery.

Essential:

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.

• Completion of RCGP Part 1 & Part 2 in Substance Misuse (or equivalent recognised training).

• Strong clinical background in addiction medicine, mental health, or complex primary care.

• Previous experience working with vulnerable or marginalised populations.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a virtual multidisciplinary team.

• Access to secure, confidential workspace and high-speed internet connection for remote work.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in prison healthcare, secure settings, or liaison/diversion services.

• Understanding of prescribing governance and patient safety in custody.

• Familiarity with prison IT systems such as SystmOne, or willingness to train.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered as a GP
• Substance Misuse Part 1 & Part 2 (RCGP)

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

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

H M Prison

Cambridge Road

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role involves delivering high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population

As a GP in a prison setting, youll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals who may have complex health and social care needs. Your work will help reduce health inequalities and ensure continuity of care in a challenging but rewarding environment.

• Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.

• Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.

• Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.

• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and external healthcare providers.

• Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.

• Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons electronic health record system.

• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.

Essential:

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.

• Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.

• Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.

• Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered

Desirable

• RCGP part 1 & part 2 (Substance Misuse)

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

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

H M P Exeter

New North Road

Exeter

EX4 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role involves delivering high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population

As a GP in a prison setting, youll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals who may have complex health and social care needs. Your work will help reduce health inequalities and ensure continuity of care in a challenging but rewarding environment.

• Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.

• Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.

• Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.

• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and external healthcare providers.

• Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.

• Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons electronic health record system.

• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.

Essential:

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.

• Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.

• Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.

• Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered

Desirable

• RCGP part 1 & part 2 (Substance Misuse)

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).