Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work within the PCN to provide and monitor care, alongside the wider PCN team, contributing to the delivery of excellent patient care, supporting the existing workforce under direct or indirect supervision
• Improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity
• Undertake additional clinical training as required by the PCN to support the Network Contract/DES Services Specification
• Support registered nurses and the wider team to enable them to focus on the more complex clinical care
• To support with chronic disease clinics and maintaining registers, deliver patient care, referring patients to other members of the PCN or to secondary/specialist care as appropriate. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans dependant on training and experience
• Provide support to the PCN with regards to their Network Contract DES Services Specification including CVD prevention and tackling health inequalities
• Develop relationships across the PCN to support integration of the role across health and social care: including community care, secondary care, and mental health services
• Provide support and supervision to trainee nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices, and those on learning placements appropriate to level of competence
• Accurately perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse rates
• Engage positively with patients/carers/families and staff members promoting mutually respectful and appropriate relationships
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding providing and planning their care and carrying out risk assessment needs as required
• Communicate complex and sensitive information verbally and in writing. Adapt and tailor communication skills to the need of the listener
• To act as patient advocate during practice or PCN meetings, sharing any relevant information confidently and accurately, maintaining patient confidentiality appropriately
• Develop an understanding of MDT structures and members roles
• Support patients to improve and maintain their physical, mental, and behavioural health and well-being
• Provide advice to patients including promoting self -management where appropriate and signposting patients to other PCN colleagues, local community, and voluntary sector services
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records
• Skills and training needs to be updated through continuous professional development, attending regular educational updates, via e-learning and face to face sessions as appropriate
• Work in adherence to NMC Code for Nursing Associates, within own level of competence and the protocols and policies of the practices/PCN
• Maintain a good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, fire safety and mandatory training as per practice and PCN policies. Participate in policy development and data collection where appropriate
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and patients. Adapt to what may be potentially challenging and changing situations at times
• Willing to undertake other duties deemed appropriate to a Nursing Associate following correct training/guidance and agreed by the post holder and their line manager

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Adaptability and a flexible, positive approach
• Highly dependable
• A common sense, pragmatic approach
• Willingness to undertake further training and learning
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to take responsibility for own actions
• Ability to share information and good practice appropriately

Qualifications

Essential

• Microsoft Office Qualification or extensive Microsoft Word & Excel experience
• Good standard of education
• Specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two year foundation degree, recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Registered with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding on human needs physical, emotional & social
• Proven ability to recognise and manage risk
• Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable adults, safeguarding and the associated legislative framework
• Understanding of basic health and social care terminology
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate confidentially with staff of all seniority levels
• Ability to work well across teams
• Good time management and prioritisation skills, ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative without direct supervision, understanding where clinical input is needed, recognising own limitations.
• IT skills and experience using Microsoft packages
• Coordination of services from a variety of organisations.
• Communication and relationship building
• Experience in Health and or Social care
• Experience of developing relationships with a wide variety of people
• Highly organised.

Desirable

• Familiarity with IT systems currently in use in health and social care settings.
• Experience of health and social care assessments
• Demonstrated successful outcomes delivery within determined timeframes

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

Bolton GP Federation

Address

Bolton Primary Care Hub

Chorley Street

BOLTON

BL1 4AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovative and compassionate medical practice. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment where our clinicians can thrive and make a genuine impact. As an Out of Hours General Practitioner with Practice Plus Group, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with urgent medical needs in a fast-paced but rewarding setting. We are looking for motivated GPs who are passionate about urgent care and eager to contribute to our ongoing mission to provide accessible, safe, and effective healthcare outside regular surgery hours. This role offers flexibility, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community. For a full list of our locations please Click Here We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

125 Upper Richmond Road

London

Surrey

SW15 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a new role that lets you work flexibly from home doing remote consultations? At Practice Plus Group, we believe in delivering exceptional care thats accessible, efficient, and patient-focused. In South West London our Clinical Assessment Service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the regionproviding timely, expert clinical advice and directing them to the most appropriate care pathway. As a General Practitioner, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working within a telephone and digital triage environment. Youll help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right timereducing unnecessary hospital visits and improving outcomes across the system. Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading independent healthcare providers, and were proud to support the NHS with innovative services that put patients first. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

125 Upper Richmond Road

London

Surrey

SW152TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovative and compassionate medical practice. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment where our clinicians can thrive and make a genuine impact. As an Out of Hours home Visiting General Practitioner with Practice Plus Group, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with urgent medical needs in a fast-paced but rewarding setting. We are looking for motivated GPs who are passionate about urgent care and eager to contribute to our ongoing mission to provide accessible, safe, and effective healthcare outside regular surgery hours. This role offers flexibility, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Additional Criteria

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

125 Upper Richmond Road

London

Surrey

SW15 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Managerial

Initiate and develop protocols in specialist areas appropriate for a practice pharmacist and lead in their implementation.

Manage own workload to meet the needs of the practice.

Manage available resources (time, manpower) to ensure an efficient and effective service.

To undertake and provide expertise in clinical medication reviews as deemed appropriate

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing

With the agreement and support of practices GP partners, to develop, lead and manage clinics which would improve patient healthcare and access.

Provide prescribing advice to the practice team for temporary unavailable medications, suggesting alternatives

Responsible for keeping accurate documentation in patient records.

Supervise and manage other staff as appropriate.

Leadership

Identify and support practice development plans.

Advise the practice team of any circumstances that give cause for concern in relation to patient care.

Influence and implement changes to clinical practice. Improving prescribing practice through educational support for all prescribers within the practice

Work autonomously, managing own working within agreed national and local guidelines

Provide medicines information and training to Practice healthcare professionals and admin staff

Support the educational process for specialist practitioner students and assist with GP registrars, student nurses and other students who require experience in General Practice.

Work as part of the practice team, supporting practice colleagues as appropriate.

Clinical

Work autonomously by providing pharmacist support in the management of patients medication.

Support the practice in undertaking medication reviews as appropriate supporting targets for these reviews in the practice - QOF and practice incentive scheme

Review and manage High Risk Drug Monitoring and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring processes within the practice.

Contribute to reductions in medicine related patient incidents and significant events and work to ensure patients obtain the best outcome from their medication.

Encourage the use of electronic patient medication facilities including the use of the electronic prescription service and patients ordering medications on line.

Conform to health and safety and control of infection regulations

Contribute to multimorbidity reviews and multidisciplinary reviews

Act in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) Code of Professional Conduct

Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks)

Maintain legible timely and concise documentation and input clinical information to the practice computer database.

Recognise own limitations and seek advice from General Practitioners and others as required.

Work closely with Primary Care Network (PCN) colleagues especially members of the Medicines Management Team seeking peer support as required and ensuring work is apportioned appropriately and duplication minimised.

Be the point of contact in the Practice to liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) Pharmacy Team to plan workload together.

Be alert to potential child or adult abuse and undertake training as directed/required

Training and education

Maintain own specialist practitioner competencies by undertaking specialist courses and education.

Keep up to date with current developments in primary care prescribing and ensure changes recommended by NICE and other organisations are discussed in the practice and changes are implemented as required

Undertake risk management in clinical practice.

Provide education to patients and carers either with individuals or in groups.

Identify training needs to line manager.

Keep up to date with informatics developments relating to the position especially those affecting the clinical information system.

Take part in performance appraisal and compilation of personal development plans as required by the practice and the GPHC up to date with safeguarding and information governance

Research and audit

Identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to professional role and working environment.

Audit own practice for individual quality assurance purposes and ensuring all relevant targets are met.

Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cycles

Identify and undertake audit and research projects to evaluate and enhance current service provision.

Communication

Communicate sensitivity and appropriately with patients and/or their carers. Involving patients and their carers in decision making.

Liaise with colleagues in community pharmacy to align support for medicines

Communicate with all members of the wider health care team; primary, secondary, community and voluntary.

Work to identify and initiate changes to clinical practice.

Discuss with the practice team any circumstances that give cause for concern in relation to patient care i.e. significant events

Initiate and lead general and individual specialist team meetings.

Knowledge, training and experience

The post holder will be a registered with the GPCH and hold qualifications required of a pharmacist working in a primary care environment.

A prescriber or on a prescribing course.

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.

Evidence of professional updating. CPD GPhc records up to date

IT skills. Car driver.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Proof of revalidation.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in pharmacy, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
• Hold an independent prescribing qualification or working towards
• Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Member of or working towards (through foundation) RPS Faculty membership.
• May hold or be working towards a postgraduate pharmacy qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Dealing with the public/patients on a one to one basis.
• Working in accordance with the GPHC Code of Professional conduct.
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.

Desirable

• General Practice/Primary care experience/clinical diploma
• Line Management.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Infection control.
• Able to use a computer/I.T.
• An understanding of current NICE Cheshire and Merseyside formulary guidance.
• Working to the latest GPHC competency framework.
• Up to date knowledge of the British National Formulary (BNF).
• Up to date on changes relating to medications and prescribing.
• Understanding of QOF.
• Awareness of national service framework guidelines.
• An understanding of current NICE Cheshire and Merseyside formulary guidance

Desirable

• Flu vaccinating.
• Awareness of national service framework guidelines.
• Experience of EMIS Clinical System, Docman
• Outlook and word.

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

Longton Medical Centre

Address

451 Warrington Road

Rainhill

Prescot

Merseyside

L35 4LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical medicines management advice to support safe, effective and person centred patient care.
• Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs, including those with polypharmacy, multiple long-term conditions, frailty or care home residency.
• Support long-term condition management through medication review, medicines optimisation, monitoring and patient education.
• Manage repeat prescribing and reauthorisation processes in collaboration with GPs and other clinicians, ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.
• Respond to medicines-related queries from patients, carers, clinicians, practice staff, community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• Support safe prescribing by identifying inappropriate polypharmacy, reducing medicines waste and promoting evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing.
• Review medicines adherence, effectiveness and safety, arranging or recommending further investigation where clinically appropriate.
• Provide patients and carers with clear, evidence-based information about medicines, supporting shared decision-making, adherence and safe use of prescribed treatment.
• Contribute to reducing medicines-related hospital admissions and readmissions by identifying and resolving medicines-related issues.
• Support the safe management of medicines following transfer of care from secondary care, intermediate care, community services and care home settings, ensuring medication changes are reconciled, clinically appropriate and clearly communicated.
• Work with patients, carers, community pharmacists and other professionals to ensure patients receive the medicines they need following discharge or transfer of care.
• Run pharmacist-led clinics, including medication review clinics and reviews linked to long-term condition management where appropriate.
• Contribute to co-morbidity reviews, multidisciplinary reviews and the wider management of patients with complex clinical needs.
• Review relevant pathology results for patients prescribed medicines requiring monitoring and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support the implementation of MHRA alerts, drug withdrawals, medicines shortages, safety updates and changes to prescribing guidance.
• Work with the practice team to implement NICE guidance, local formularies and other evidence-based prescribing recommendations.
• Support the development and maintenance of practice formularies to improve prescribing quality, safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Review prescribing data and support the practice to identify areas for improvement in prescribing quality, safety, variation, waste reduction and cost-effectiveness.
• Contribute to prescribing audits, clinical audit cycles, service evaluation, quality improvement activity and implementation of agreed changes.
• Support the practice in achieving relevant QOF, Network DES/IIF, prescribing incentive scheme and medicines optimisation targets.
• Support compliance with CQC standards by contributing to safe, effective, responsive and well-led medicines management processes.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system, ensuring appropriate coding, documentation and follow-up.
• Provide medicines information, advice and education to clinicians, healthcare professionals, administrative staff and patients.
• Support prescribers through education, feedback and guidance to improve prescribing practice across the practice.
• Work collaboratively with the wider PCN pharmacy team, including Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, to support shared learning, consistent medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and delivery of local and national prescribing priorities.
• Liaise with community pharmacy colleagues to support medicines adherence, including appropriate use of services such as the New Medicine Service and other local support pathways.
• Prescribe within professional competence where appropriately qualified, or work towards independent prescribing where agreed as part of the role development plan.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Independent prescriber qualification
• Previous experience working in a GP practice
• Experience of managing long-term conditions or supporting chronic disease clinics
• Skills, Knowledge & Experience
• Good understanding of primary care prescribing, medicines optimisation and safe, effective prescribing practice
• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience as a pharmacist
• Ability to undertake structured medication reviews and support patients with safe and effective use of medicines
• Able to communicate complex or sensitive medicines-related information clearly to patients, carers and colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Evidence of CPD
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Confident using clinical systems and IT to record, review and analyse patient information
• Able to work independently while recognising professional limits and seeking advice or escalation when required
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of audit, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism and commitment to patient safety
• Other
• Professional, approachable and able to build effective relationships with patients and colleagues
• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to respond positively to changing practice priorities
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Willingness to participate in practice meetings, clinical governance activity and service development
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and delivering person-centred care
• Ability to travel and work

Desirable

• Completion of PCPEP course or in progress
• Experience using SystmOne or other GP clinical systems
• Strong therapeutic knowledge and understanding of evidence-based healthcare
• Ability to analyse prescribing data and support quality improvement, cost-effective prescribing and safety work
• Experience influencing, negotiating and supporting change with clinicians and wider practice teams
• Medical indemnity cover appropriate to the role, where require

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

Derwent Valley Medical Practice

Address

Derwent Valley Medical Practice

20 St. Marks Road

Derby

DE21 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To undertake clinical sessions (remote and face to face) for the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), carrying out fresh case assessments and reviews of all service personnel referred to the DCMH. This will include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient.
• To provide clear occupational recommendations to the referrer and/or Medical Centre based on MOD and single Service policy.
• To supervise the clinical activity of other mental health professionals.
• To liaise and engage with MOD contracted (or other NHS and non-NHS providers as necessary) in-patient service providers to enable discharge planning for Service and other entitled personnel who have been admitted to hospital
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To assist educational supervisors in the DCMH with providing training experiences for General Practitioner Vocational Trainees (GPVTs) and mental health trainees.
• To attend individual management reviews or case conferences with Primary Healthcare (PHC) and/or line management as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry and/or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Must be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or be an Approved Medical Practitioner under Section 22 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Councils (GMCs) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must have completed sufficient Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance on CPD.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must hold a full Driving Licence valid in the UK (in order to be able to conduct peripatetic clinics and assess personnel sick at home in exceptional circumstances).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO1 3HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER

REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically)

THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)

HOURS: Tuesday AM & PM

Thursday - PM

Friday - AM & PM

Job summary:

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

Clinical responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where 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 and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to 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 to the responsible person
• 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 proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• 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 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 responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
• 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 which 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 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, with such training to include:

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

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

Qualifications

Essential

• - MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• - Full registration and license to practice with the GMC.
• - Completion of GP Specialty Training (or equivalent).
• - Inclusion on the GP Register.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• - Experience in chronic disease management.
• - Interest in teaching, research, or quality improvement.
• - Additional clinical qualifications or special interests.

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of dealing with management of LTCin General practice
• - Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• - Experience of working in primary care
• - Experience of working in a GP practice
• - Experience in using EMIS IT system

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of dealing with management of LTCin General practice
• - Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• - Experience of working in primary care
• - Experience of working in a GP practice
• - Experience in using EMIS IT system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Annandale Medical Centre

Address

The Elms

High Street

Potters Bar

Herts

EN6 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Phlebotomy/Venepuncture qualification or relevant accredited training
• Demonstrable competence in venepuncture
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety and safe handling of clinical specimens
• Willingness to undertake any mandatory training required by the practice

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Phlebotomist within a GP practice, NHS or other healthcare setting
• Experience using EMIS or other clinical 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.

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

Al-Fal Medical Group

Address

Pikes Lane Health Centre

Deane Road

Bolton

BL3 5HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties of the Post

The postholder is expected to work on the middle-grade tier rota in the department and provide the relevant expertise and experience necessary to ensure the efficient primary management of emergency cases. The postholder will be required to work with the other team members in the management of the department workload. The postholder will also be expected to provide supervision to the junior members of the team.

The postholder will be expected to undertake full clinical duties, including the immediate care of critically ill patients attending the Emergency Department and patients presenting with major and minor injuries. This will include initial resuscitation where appropriate, diagnosis, management and treatment, referral and discharge under the guidance of the Consultants. Referrals may be made to GPs, appropriate specialist teams for continued hospital care, or other relevant services.

The postholder will be expected to follow the various guidelines and protocols issued in the department. In the case of major trauma, cardiac arrests and critically ill patients attending the department, the postholder will be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines.

Postholders would be expected to gain and maintain certification in ALS, ATLS, APLS or recognised equivalents to these courses.

In light of changing work practices, the work programme may need to be varied in the future. This will be done only after consultation with the incumbent of the post. As duty hours require the incumbent to be present in the department, no on-call or residential accommodation is offered with this post.

In exceptional circumstances, additional duties outside normal rostered hours may be required to ensure the continuation of essential patient care. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the postholder may be required to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

An educational mentor will be provided to support the professional and personal development of the postholder. The Consultants will act as educational mentors and will meet with the postholder on a regular basis.

Teaching, Audit & Research

The postholder will be expected to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses and paramedical staff as directed by the Clinical Lead. The postholder will also be expected to participate in the educational programme and attend relevant postgraduate courses in accordance with local and national CME requirements.

The postholder will also be expected to participate in the departmental audit programme. Clinical research will be encouraged.

Study and Training

Postgraduate study is encouraged. In-service training is available and clinical meetings are held in the Department. There is an excellent postgraduate medical centre at Royal Blackburn Hospital which provides excellent library facilities and an active teaching programme, including guest speakers, clinical conferences and departmental tutorials. Study leave is awarded at the discretion of the Clinical Lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and licence to practice with General Medical Council

Desirable

• A higher qualification e.g. MD or MSC
• MRCEM

Training

Essential

• Minimum of four years experience post graduation
• Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Emergency Medicine
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses

Desirable

• Experience in other areas
• Experience and training in Acute Medicine, paediatrics, Anaesthetics, ICU

Experience

Essential

• Management of wide range of Emergency and Urgent care conditions
• ALS, APLS and ATLS certificates
• Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Understanding of and experience performing audit
• Awareness of basic research methods
• Familiarity with evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
• Previous research projects/publications

Continuing Professional Develop

Essential

• Clear commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience of evidence based medicine
• Ability to keep up to date in the speciality

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate post graduate societies
• IT skills

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines
• Experience of supervision of junior staff
• Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues
• Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines

Desirable

• Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses
• Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be required to attend the daily multi- disciplinary Labour ward round each morning.

You will act as a point of contact for the Theatre areas and Outpatient departments at Princess Anne Hospital.

In recent years a number of new treatments have become available for management of gynaecological conditions (endometriosis/ fibroids) and also non- hormonal treatments for management of menopause.

You will support the Lead Pharmacist in writing formulary applications and shared care guidelines for ongoing GP prescribing of these new medications.

You will be the Pharmacy representative at the Women and Newborn risk monthly meeting chaired by a consultant Obstetrician.

You will act as a role model and mentor for the rotational band 6 pharmacists that rotate through the area. This includes induction to the wards, mid- rotation and end of rotation assessments and support to ensure their objectives are met.

As part of the gynaecology nurse's mandatory training you will deliver a training session on medicines management.

The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic about working in Women's Health and ensuring safe and high quality care is delivered to every patient.

They must enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and must enjoy a patient facing role as ward work is an essential part of this role.

Training and development of junior and trainee pharmacists is also an integral part of this role alongside teaching on nurse mandatory training days.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• GPhC registration
• Sound knowledge of a surgical or medical speciality acquired working within a suitable specialty
• Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies
• Audit and evaluative work
• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Experience of teaching and tutoring

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• MRPharmS or equivalent
• Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission
• Training in medicines information
• Preparation of prescribing guidelines

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CS Pharmacy Clinical

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Facilitate affective communication when receiving, assisting and directing patients, ensuring the patient accesses the appropriate service or health care professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education

Desirable

• Customer Service qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy & multi-functional team
• Call centre experience or equivalent

Desirable

• Using Systm One (Clinical database)
• Experience of working within a GP Surgery
• A minimum of three years experience in a customer facing environment
• Experience of handling confidential information and data.

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

Lakeside Healthcare Group

Address

Lakeside Healthcare

Landsdowne Road

Yaxley

PETERBOROUGH

PE7 3JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

IUC Hub/Clinical Assessment Service:

Consistently monitor incoming calls, responding promptly based on clinical need

Provide telephone assessment for patients presenting via 111, closing cases over the phone where appropriate

Provide clinical advice for Health Care Professionals and co-ordinate care for patients depending on clinical need

Arrange to review patients face to face at the appropriate UTC/SDUC clinic

Arrange home visits when clinically needed

Provide clinical advice where appropriate to both internal and external staff as required eg triage nurse, GP colleagues, district nurses, ACPs, Paramedics etc

Through prior agreement and where trained to do so, provide Clinical Supervision for GP SpRs/Trainee ACPs whilst on shift

Develop knowledge of referral pathways to maximise the use of community services eg Pharmacy First, the community eye service etc.

Urgent Treatment Centres:

Work within current scope of practice whilst developing and maintaining skills required to work across the full scope of urgent care presentations including minor illness and injury.

Attend further training where needed to become competent in, for example, assessing and managing minor injuries

Provide leadership for minor illness presentations whilst on shift

Work with the Lead Urgent Care Practitioner for minor injuries to ensure appropriate prioritisation of patients based on clinical need

Provide mentoring, supervision and training for GP SpRs and trainee urgent care practitioners whilst on shift.

Provide regular clinical supervision meetings including Designated Medical Prescriber meetings and workplace-based assessments for Urgent Care Practitioners in training.

Ensure clinical coding of patients seen in the UTC is accurate and complete before the end of the shift.

Same Day Urgent Care (SDUC) clinics:

Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and manage minor illness presentations

Through prior agreement and where trained to do so, provide Clinical Supervision for GP SpRs/Trainee ACPs whilst on shift

and consistency.

Operate diagnostic equipment to monitor and assess patients, ensuring accurate readings for informed clinical decisions.

Identify and report faulty equipment, ensuring it is removed from clinical areas for repair to maintain safety.

Completion of event report forms when indicated

Across all aspects of the service:

Appropriately assess, diagnose, treat & discharge or refer patients presenting to the IUC service

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems and formulate evidence-based management plans

Provide health promotion and preventative health care advice to patients attending the service

Precribe and issue computer-generated electronic prescriptions

Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)

Adhere to all medicines management governance and ensure correct procedures are followed

Clearly and accurately document consultations, including safety netting advice, in a timely manner

Where appropriate, educate patients about how best to use urgent care services

Work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals and services to deliver care to meet patients clinical, social and transport need

Proactively communicate with the On call Manager to escalate any concerns as appropriate to ensure smooth running of the shift

Work with urgent care colleagues working across the service to maximise the effective and efficient delivery of care to patients

Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health and local NHS trust.

Be aware of service KPIs & work accordingly to assist in achieving compliance

Escalate and report patient safety/experience events or feedback in line with Nimbuscares governance framework

Contribute to and participate in the management of complaints and concerns where appropriate

Provide clinical feedback to enable service development

Understand, maintain knowledge of and adhere to relevant standard operating procedures, policies and pathways

Represent the service and Nimbuscare in a professional manner when in contact with the general public and other professionals

Report any concerns about the safety of the service particularly with regard to any concerns about the behaviour / performance of other staff working for the service.

Inform Nimbuscare of any restrictions which may impact on the post holders ability to undertake urgent care work

On request of the On-call Manager, be prepared to move to an alternative site to ensure service delivery, as is reasonable based on individual circumstances

Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.

Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards.

Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Attendance at regular in-house governance and educational meetings and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC) MRCGP Qualification On National Performance List for GPs
• Evidence of medical indemnity insurance

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Lead by example The ability to prioritise effectively Able to work under pressure Flexible Adaptability Using initiative Self-audit and reflection

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• IT Skills (MS office / SystmOne ) Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking / clinical examination Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision-making skills, supported by a best practice approach. Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment Experience of working in an Urgent Care setting (UTC/GP OOHs/ED/Pre-hospital care) For UTC, experience of assessing and managing minor illness and injuries

Desirable

• Experience of working or shadowing in Urgent 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

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

Autonomously assess, differentially diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans, interventions, and care packages for patients, ensuring safe and appropriate management, timely referrals, and safety netting as required.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to expedite safe and timely triage consultations, interventions, and reviews.

Prescribe independently (where legally permitted), review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, and ensure treatment is tailored to patient needs, adhering to contraindications, drug interactions, evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice to optimize outcomes.

Prioritise and manage personal and team workloads, embedding effective time-management strategies within the team culture.

Provide clinical leadership in line with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework, ensuring clear alignment with company values, strategic direction, and policies impacting care delivery.

Maintain effective communication within the MDT and with wider stakeholders, ensuring active participation with senior team members and facilitating clear communication across roles.

Communicate independently with external stakeholders and agencies to ensure continuous, high-quality care during both admission and discharge.

Support patients and families receiving "bad news," engaging the team as needed to provide appropriate emotional support.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues, ensuring needs and concerns are effectively represented.

Collaborate with clinical teams to improve healthcare quality, responding to local and national policies and initiatives, and assessing impact on service delivery.

Take responsibility for personal learning and professional development, promoting the Advanced Clinical Practitioner strategy, and maintaining a personal professional portfolio to demonstrate ongoing growth.

Partner with the Advanced Practice Lead to develop and implement the workforce strategy for Nimbuscare.

Provide expert support to practitioners, nursing staff, therapists, and students within the service.

While the ACP role is independent, senior support is always available as and when needed.

Responsible for assessing ongoing care needs and planning effective transitions, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

Ensure clear communication of care plans to the team, fostering collaboration and consistency.

Operate diagnostic equipment to monitor and assess patients, ensuring accurate readings for informed clinical decisions.

Identify and report faulty equipment, ensuring it is removed from clinical areas for repair to maintain safety.

Completion of event report forms when indicated

Other responsibilities:

Ensure that medical and patient records are comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date.

Complete relevant coding forms accurately, providing a clear explanation of the patients condition and treatment plan.

Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient care, including information for referral purposes.

Ensure the proper completion of ReSPECT forms and advanced care planning, tailored to the patients level of frailty, clinical condition, co-morbidities and wishes.

Accurately document all discussions regarding care, ensuring that conversations with the patient and family members are properly recorded and discussed as appropriate.

Report any events via the Nimbuscare reporting system

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to independently problem-solve, analyse, compare, and interpret complex information before making decisions. Ability to present information to individuals and groups using appropriate resources. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates effective team management. Prioritises clinical workload and assesses associated risks, taking appropriate action. Demonstrates strong organisational skills. IT skills, use of S1, CPD Ability to present to groups of professionals at local, regional, and national levels. Negotiation skills Ability to lead and influence while advancing Nimbuscare's advanced practice strategy

Desirable

• Has already presented at a conference, regional or national event

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experience in speciality Has led audit and research within the service. Can manage a highly complex caseload. Has led service improvement. Able to independently refer to other members of the MDT.

Desirable

• In a role within the service that directly supports enhanced and advanced practice. Experience in one of the four pillars of ACP at an advanced level. Experience as a principal investigator in research. Led service improvement initiatives.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a recognised qualification, enabling registration with a healthcare regulatory body. Supplemented by significant post-registration experience and specialist knowledge in the clinical area. Management skills gained through theoretical knowledge and/or significant practical experience. Strong leadership skills. IT literate. Knowledge of Nimbuscare values. Contribution to policy development. Good understanding of advanced and enhanced practice strategies and policies. Ability to autonomously problem-solve, analyse, compare, and interpret complex information before making decisions. Experience in mentoring and developing staff. Proven ability to lead research and implement service changes/improvements.

Desirable

• Additional teaching qualifications/experience Participation in audit, research, or service evaluation Understanding of the strategic vision for Nimbuscare Awareness of the NHS England Consultant Practitioner Capability and Impact Framework Willingness to undertake a PhD. Experience as a principal investigator

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered healthcare professional MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or digital badge from a supported advanced practice portfolio, or equivalent. Completed a portfolio of professional development that demonstrates an advanced level of clinical practice in line with the HEE (2017) framework for ACP. Independent non-medical prescribing. Basic Life Support (BLS). Clinical Skills Level 7. Formal research module completed at Level 7 (Masters level) or equivalent, e.g., supported portfolio and digital badge. Will work towards and complete any relevant credentialing routes available and applicable to the clinical area. Minor Illness qualification or equivalent. Paediatric clinical skills or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS Provider/Instructor Intermediate Life Support (ILS) Principal Research Investigator Leadership module or qualification Digital badge in advanced clinical practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for aProject Managerto join our team at Cygnet. This role is a national rolebeing expected to travel around the UK with occasional remote working.

You'll be expected to work Monday - Friday working 40 hours a week, but as required you will be expected to do overnight travel.

As a Project Manager you will be reporting to the Development Director and will play an integral role in delivery of varied growth projects across health and social care settings throughout the UK.

You will oversee multiple projects nationwide and you shall be able to pick-up projects at any stage. You will provide support to the Development Director in the initial stages of project feasibility with commercial and construction input and then through the project life cycle take active responsibility for project delivery to a high standard, within budget and on time.

You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a construction / building related subject, and you will preferably be chartered with either the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or similar professional body. You will a strong understanding of the construction industry, its technical complexities, and the principles of building contracts (JCTs) and contract law. Furthermore, you will have an understanding of the planning process and knowledge of the building regulations process.

Your responsibilities...

• Assisting the development team in providing guidance and implementing project delivery plans.

• Ensuring that budgets are met and delivered at every stage of the project.

• Having the ability to identify commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle and own and manage those risks as required. Provide regular reporting on progress, costs, and forecasts.

• To chair, contribute and minute proficiently all necessary in-person and virtual meetings, be it formal or ad hoc with both external and internal stakeholders of varying levels of seniority as well as regular project meetings.

• Managing contractors, consultants, and supply chain performance as well as lead stakeholder engagement and ensure regulatory compliance (planning, building control, CDM)

• Providing general commercial and programme advice and assist the business with the commercial considerations on projects.

• You will be expected champion Health and Safety and ensure that we meet all statutory requirements (as well as necessary client duties under CDM) and be a liaison with our internal Health and Safety team.

• Drafting, evaluating and negotiating tenders and contracts. This is to include the ability to prepare scopes, specifications and schedules.

• Assisting the department ensuring quality administration occurs across the team.

• Ensuring that projects are delivered to a high standard and close out in good time.

You will...

• You will be a key member of the property team with excellent communication skills and will have a hands-on delivery approach. You will support the team with a commitment to health & safety and risk management.

• Technical property knowledge of understanding buildings, compliance, compliance and other regulations.

• Track record of delivering projects and complex scopes of work including new build and refurbishment projects.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships internally and externally as well as strong board report writing skills.

• You will be detailed focused with strong organisational and multitasking skills.

• You will offer up a pragmatic, solutions focused approach.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to deal with high paced demands with challenging deadlines.

• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools and the desire to develop, learn and master new company systems. A strong understanding of Microsoft Office package.

• You will thrive in fast paced, high pressure environments.

• Strong time management skills and proven track record of removing obstacles to achieve deadlines and ideal outcomes.

• It would be an advantage to have healthcare (hospital and mental health) experience.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you...

Salary - £65,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

• Car allowance / expenses paid for travel

• 24 hours free GP support line

• Free life assurance cover

• Free eye tests

• Car lease discounts

• Discounted gym membership

• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover

• Pension scheme

• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

SW1P 3JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Virtual Ward GP role is to act as the senior clinical decision maker within the UCR Team and providing daily clinical leadership. The following duties are the core responsibilities of the Virtual Ward GP:

• Adhering to the timetable of daily scheduled clinical activities
• Holding the responsibility for medical decisions made during the contracted service hours
• Appreciating the complexity of patients with multi-morbidity, frailty and polypharmacy where involving specialists is necessary
• Providing care in line with recommended best practice as established through clinical guidelines
• Providing medical advice and supporting decision-making to the members of the wider MDT through all stages of the patient journey:
• at triage of new referrals or admission to the virtual ward
• during daily handovers and Board rounds
• in an urgent, on-call capacity
• support pharmacists with medication reviews when neededupon discharge with a written discharge summary

supporting and guiding the development of patient management plans, including:

• RESPECT forms o DNAR forms
• Personalised Care and Support Plans o Ceiling of care

• Reviewing and prescribing medications, with clinical input from the VW Pharmacy Team proposing the use of digital monitoring where it may be appropriate, and:
• Setting thresholds for escalation
• Acting upon signs of deterioration work with the MDT to support clinical decision-making based on readings from POC or remote monitoring equipment.
• Requesting diagnostic investigations and managing test results
• Providing virtual consultations or home visiting where clinically required keeping accurate and contemporaneous documentation, including:
• keeping accurate and up to date records on SystmOne
• supporting with writing of discharge summaries
• liaising with other health professionals, providers for advice, such as:

• the patients primary care team GP, acute medical teams where advice may need to be sought, palliative care teams, mental health teams,

• identifying deteriorating patients and escalating care when needed and in line with patient wishes

• support the development of the multidisciplinary team by:
• identifying opportunities for development, supporting or signposting to training, providing supervision
• Instilling a culture of self-directed learning and professional development
• Working with the B&HF Clinical Lead and SCFT Leads on matters related to clinical governance and service improvement, for example: audit, quality, improvement, complaint handling
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• to promote a culture of collaborative team working

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility of working hours to meet the needs of the service
• Car driver

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• General Practitioner - Certificate of Completion of Training CCT
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity -MPS, MDU
• Five years post-CCT in general practice

Desirable

• MRCGP
• Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
• Diploma in Immediate Medical Care
• Diploma in Urgent Medical Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience and knowledge of Sussex ICB and referral systems

Desirable

• Experience of working with Urgent Care, A&E and Out of Hours
• Previous post CCT experience of working in virtual wards or other acute care settings
• Experience of working effectively in collaboration with other organisations
• Experience of providing supervision, support to an MDT

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong IT skills - competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues as well as health and social policy
• Adherence to the GMC Standards/Duties The duties of a doctor registered with the General Medical Council - ethical guidance - GMC - gmcuk.org
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of the current issues facing primary care and the wider NHS
• EMIS and SystmOne user and Docman skills Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Ability and success in the implementation of change and/or service development within an organisation

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).