Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide timely clinical care to gtd healthcare urgent care patients in the form of advice or face to face consultation whilst on shift.
• To ensure that where appropriate, the patient is referred for further management with the relevant service, e.g. secondary care specialties, community services.
• To proactively communicate with the Clinical Shift Leads and Senior Care Co-ordinators to ensure the smooth running of the shift.
• To be responsible for prioritization and timeliness of all consultations assigned to the shift.
• Work with colleagues to maximize effective and efficient delivery of care to patients.
• To work within the prescribing formulary, taking account of the minimum length of prescribed treatment.
• Provide clinical advice to both internal and external other staff as required (e.g. Clinical Shift Lead, Senior Care Co-ordinator, Triage Nurses, other GPs, District Nurses).
• Represent gtd healthcare in a professional manner when in contact with the general public and other professionals.
• Support locally developed urgent care pathways and community alternatives to admission, e.g. DVT service, alternative to transfer (ATT/PATS) scheme with NWAS.
• To support streaming of patients to or from co-located A&E services.
• On call shifts (optional): Doctors on call are expected to respond to phone requests within 5 minutes of call and to be able to attend at any of our centres within 1 hr.

Personal development

• Maintain appropriate professional registration and ensure working within professional competencies.
• To ensure all statutory and mandatory training relevant for post is completed.
• Identify own training needs, in consultation and attend agreed relevant courses / study days to enhance personal development.
• To be available for meetings and appraisals from time to time as required.
• Actively seek out learning opportunities via networking with peers in other organisations.
• Participate in the NHS Appraisal process and all activities required for revalidation.

Corporate responsibilities

• To have a good understanding and follow the organisations policies and procedures.
• Work as part of the gtd healthcare multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive and productive team environment is developed and maintained at all times.
• Work as part of a team to ensure targets are met and have primary responsibility for operational targets in real time.
• To contribute to any strategic developments arising from the urgent care agenda.
• Involvement in the teaching and training of other health professionals who may be attached to the service.
• Alert gtd management promptly to problems in service delivery or concerns about the competence of clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• To provide relevant information and assurance regarding Working Time Directive and hours worked.
• To contribute and participate in the management of complaints and concerns where appropriate.
• Participate in audit of clinical and patient services.

Other duties:

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold full GMC Registration with a current license to practice and without any current restrictions/undertakings.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Computer literacy. An ability to use the clinical systems and online decision support combined with a reasonable typing speed.
• Skilled and experienced in telephone consultation with good telephone manner and clear diction.
• Able to demonstrate holistic patient care.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Able to work within a team and take instruction as required.
• Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in the team.
• Able to represent the organisation with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Able to use own initiative, work autonomously and be self motivated.
• Empathetic and caring.
• Socially & ethically aware.
• Professional approach and a presentable appearance.
• Excellent communication and listening skills even in difficult situations.
• Good team player who is able to support, value and respect the contribution of all members.
• Good time management being able to function well under time and patient pressure.
• Flexible approach to working pattern across the entire OOH period.
• Able to work in treatment centres / Urgent Care.

Desirable

• Familiar with ADASTRA.

Experience

Essential

• An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery in an OOH/urgent care setting.
• Experience of working in urgent primary care.
• Able to manage common medical, surgical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Ability to make appropriate referral for further management.
• Has an understanding of local services, pathways and OOH services and Integrated Urgent Care.
• Minimum of 3 years working in A&E (ED) as Specialty Doctor / Associate Specialist.

Desirable

• Understanding of National Quality Requirements in Out of Hours.
• Experience of GP 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.

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

Gtd Healthcare

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

On Call

The job plan includes a 1:8 non-resident senior on call responsibility (weekday and weekend) which attracts an 5% availability supplement. This provides primarily telephone support to specialty grade doctors for the Hospice in-patient unit, and the Community and Hospital Services via the 24-Hour Advice Line. Should the post holder be required to attend any site they will be compensated with time off in lieu.

The locality is seeking to increase the number of consultants for community and hospital services, and this may result in a reduction in on call frequency. This will be subject to a consultation

It is a requirement of the post that holders comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration / licensing and participate in a formal CPD programme (The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities). The post-holders must also participate in regular medical audit and in annual appraisal and job planning with the Clinical Director or one of the other qualified appraisers within the Trust. The Hospice will contribute to appraisal through feedback from the Chief Executive and Medical Director.

The Trust supports doctors going through the revalidation process and access to the RCP online CPD scheme.

The Trust has a policy to support access to mentorship

Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities and role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of the practice of specialist palliative care at a senior level and leadership of the multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Able to lead Clinical Audit
• Proven leadership skills, including experience in managing change and motivating teams

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS structure and function
• Understanding of the regulations that relate to and the requirements of CQC
• Research experience
• Experience of NHS finance and commissioning
• Experience of clinical networks acting as a representative of an organisation
• Engagement with management training/management course or qualification
• Experience of teaching/educational supervision

Skills

Essential

• Advanced Communication Skills
• Ability to drive service improvement
• Strategic thinker
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of electronic patient record systems.
• Commitment to continuous personal development
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Commitment to Partnership working

Other

Essential

• Current Driving licence/use of car for work purposes
• Full indemnity cover

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why join our team?

Frailty is one of the fastest developing areas of healthcare. As services continue to expand, Occupational Therapists have an increasingly important role in assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning and admission avoidance.

This post offers the opportunity to work across the full frailty pathway, providing a breadth of clinical experience that few roles can offer.

You'll work across a range of services including:

• GP Assessment Unit
• Medical Assessment Unit
• Bevan Court Specialist Frailty Service
• Frailty Reablement Unit

No two days are the same. You'll work with patients who present with complex physical, cognitive and social needs, requiring advanced assessment, clinical reasoning and collaborative decision-making.

About our team

We're a supportive, approachable and ambitious team that values collaboration and shared learning.

Our therapists work closely together, drawing on each other's experience to manage complex clinical situations and continuously improve patient care. We encourage new ideas, value professional curiosity and actively support staff who want to develop specialist interests or leadership skills.

You'll receive regular clinical and management supervision, opportunities for continuing professional development and encouragement to become involved in quality improvement, teaching and service development.

Whether you're developing your leadership skills, expanding your clinical expertise or contributing to innovation within frailty care, you'll find opportunities to grow here.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives on clinical challenge.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Post-registration experience in management of complex patients in frailty.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and sound decision-making skills.
• Confidence in working autonomously while recognising the value of multidisciplinary working.
• Experience supervising or supporting less experienced staff or students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Enthusiasm for service improvement, quality improvement and professional development.

What can we offer you?

Joining our team means becoming part of a service that is committed to both excellent patient care and staff development.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Regular clinical supervision and leadership support.
• Opportunities for specialist training and continuing professional development.
• Involvement in quality improvement, research and service development.
• Opportunities to present work locally and nationally.
• A varied and rewarding clinical role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference to the lives of older people every day.

We'd love to meet you

Choosing the right role is an important decision, so we encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal conversation or visit before applying.

This is a great opportunity to meet the team, learn more about the service and discuss how your experience and career aspirations align with the role.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Clinical Educators Certificate or equivalent/experience

Desirable

• MSc in relevant health studies or equivalent qualification/experience

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practise in relevant health setting
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
• Experience of leadership of a team including change management
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Experience of Service development
• Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
• Audit and research in a clinical area
• Demonstrates continuous Professional Development

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver

Our values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Make a specialist assessment of a patients health status and occupational health needs (by history, physical examination, clinical procedures and relevant tests).
• Obtain or arrange for additional medical or paramedical information from specialists or relevant therapists.
• Make a functional assessment of the patients physical and psychological capability for their job (or the job they might be asked to do) and make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
• Assess the impact of a patients work on their health.
• Assess the risk a patients health or fitness poses to the safety of themselves and others.
• Provide patients with information on their health, its occupational impact and the steps needed to control and reduce their personal risks.
• Communicate respectfully with patients and ensure they are fully informed.
• Provide advice on the relevant options for treatment, rehabilitation and redeployment to both clients and managers as appropriate.
• Advise on the short- and long-term modifications to a patients work dictated by their state of health
• Keep a clear, concise and contemporaneous patient record that details the clinical findings, the results of tests, reports given and received, decisions made, and advice given to patients and others, and relevant details of treatments and referrals.
• Involve other health and occupational health professionals where appropriate, including the patients general practitioner.
• To provide advice to other specialists/professionals and to non-specialists within the clinical field and to give advice to Occupational Health Advisers.
• Communicate with human resources and line managers about the patient in an ethical and meaningful way, while maintaining the important requirement of medical confidentiality.

Person Specification

Legal Requirments

Essential

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
• Full registration with the GMC

Education and Qualification

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD/PhD)

Knowledge & Research

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a wide breadth of clinical experience and competence in Occupational Medicine.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance processes e.g. SEQOHS
• Knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance related activities
• Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
• Experience of clinical research in one or more aspects of occupational health

Desirable

• A proven track record in self- directed research
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Effective teaching skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
• Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
• Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit and contribution to maintaining high standards of clinical governance
• Familiar with current structure of health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes in occupational health medicine
• Full driving licence
• Computer and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience in Occupational Medicine in the NHS
• HSE Appointed doctor (Ionising Radiations, Asbestos & Lead Regulations
• Awareness of the principles of core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings
• Educational qualification or working towards.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum A level qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification or equivalent experience (as per guidance from NHS Connecting for Health).
• Undertaken the Clinical Coding Foundation Course
• Up to date with Clinical Coding Refresher Courses

Desirable

• Qualification or experience in science or healthcare environment.
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Experience

Essential

• The principles of Clinical Coding
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles
• Significant knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
• Significant knowledge of clinical coding requirements and standards

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to motivate others within the coding team, on wards and other clinical staff to ensure coding standards are met
• Ability to recognise poor quality data and development of improvement actions
• Able to use Microsoft applications i.e. word, excel
• Ability to correctly code a number of clinical specialties and morecomplex specialties
• Ability to provide coding advice and support to less experienced coding officers.
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with colleagues at different levels i.e. multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to explain complex coding terminology to a variety of contacts and stakeholders in order that they clearly understand coding requirements.
• Ability to overcome barriers to engagement of stakeholders by using persuasive communications.

Desirable

• Participation in Clinical Coding Audits

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative to prioritise and plan workloads.
• Able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Effective and supportive Team player
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge.
• Monitors own targets/performance
• Self-motivated
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to manage difficult situations confidently.

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

University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Full apprenticeship or equivalent approved training.
• NVQ3, BTEC or Equivalent
• Driving licence (B)
• AP/CP training in related subjects

Desirable

• City and Guild qualifications in relevant subjects.
• Certificate in Ventilation Safety (CP - HTM03)
• Certificate in Hot & Cold Water Systems (BS2/H)
• Certificate in Disinfection of Water Supplies (WN18)

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge/experience of MTHW systems, plant and other pressure systems
• Experience of safe systems of work in a mechanical setting
• Experience of mechanical manufacturing processes

Desirable

• Experience of BMS systems
• Experience with A/C plant
• Knowledge/experience of MGPS
• Experience of hospital systems and equipment, policies and procedures especially HTM's and relevant DOH guidance.

Skills, ability & knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with other members of the department, other (non technical) Trust staff, patients, visitors, public utilities and emergency services as required.
• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially.
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Ability to lead/train others.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to comply with the Trust's policies.
• Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required.
• To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General Hospital

Burton Road

kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide assessment, screening , treatment and health care advice to the registered population

Undertake Chronic Disease reviews

Undertake immunisations including; Travel clinics, Seasonal vaccines & Childhood immunisations

Provide Diet / Smoking & Lifestyle advice

Perform ECGs as required

Undertake Cervical screening

General nursing duties including; Removal of stitches & Wound management

Provision of contraception and sexual health advice

Assist in managing, planning and delivering services to meet contractual targets & clinical alerts such as QOF

Working flexibly across both sites

Home visits

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with/ diffuse difficult situations

Teamwork

Essential

• Commitment to multi-disciplinary team approach to care

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years post registration experience in primary care or related setting
• Experience of autonomous practice
• Long term conditions experience
• Experience in cervical screening
• Experience in providing immunisations and vaccinations (eg, childhood, adult, travel vaccines)
• Experience in wound care, suturing and dressings
• Experience in Health Promotion

Desirable

• Experience using clinical computer systems used within Primary Care : EMIS, DOCMAN

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing typically, an RGN (Registered General Nurse) qualification with valid NMC registration
• Accredited training in cervical screening (NHS cervical Screening Programme)

Desirable

• Diplomas/ Degree in Long Term Management conditions
• Contraceptive qualification

Management

Essential

• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the current issues affecting Primary Care services
• Commitment to support, develop and manage change
• Evidence of good organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bloomfield Medical Centre

Address

118-122 Bloomfield Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY1 6JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Prescribe in accordance withGMMMG and local prescribing guidelines.

• Support clinical audits related to prescribing and medicines management.

• Plan and deliver seasonal flu vaccination clinics.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

General

Essential

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

BARDOC

Address

Rock Healthcare - Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the development of the People Strategy, including the associated Cultural and Financial transformation programmes, to ensure that UHMB is a great place to work and has a motivated, engaged and supported workforce to deliver corporate objectives and aspirations.

To provide strategic and operational leadership with portfolio responsibilities, building and maintaining a shared vision of the strategic aims, values and culture of UHMB and establishing clear objectives and priorities to deliver these.

To provide informal coaching and mentoring to senior leaders on their people management approach, developing their capability to effectively address people management issues and deliver required service and cultural change.

To work proactively and collaboratively with local health and care system partners in the development and delivery of the local medical and dental bank and rate card for additional work, to deliver more integrated, sustainable, localised health and care services across the geographical area.

Working with the CMO, Medical Education, People Services and OD to develop programmes that are in support of strengthened medical leadership at UHMB.

Providing high quality specialist advice and guidance to the central resourcing team on recruitment, retention and attraction of medical and dental staff.

Working in partnership with the Head of People Performance, Governance and Place to ensure best practice is always adhered to.

Advising on national and international recruitment. Responsible for reviewing and agreeing salary offers on appointment.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Master's degree (or equivalent postgraduate level ability and experience)
• Appropriate professional and leadership qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development including leadership development
• Member of the CIPD

Desirable

• Fellow of the CIPD
• Membership of NAMPS

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage complex projects within, and across, organisational boundaries
• Fully competent in the use of e-Rostering, e-Job Plan systems and software (Allocate or other system providers)
• Good organisational, communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.
• Ability to adapt leadership style to circumstances to get best results out of others
• Ability to creatively apply knowledge to resolving complex issues
• Detailed understanding of workforce opportunities and challenges facing Morecambe Bay
• Broad knowledge of best-practice approaches to people management
• Developed knowledge of employee relations and up-to-date employment law
• In depth, specialist knowledge of Medical and Dental TCS
• Ability to manage complex projects within, and across, organisational boundaries
• Good organisational, communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.
• Ability to adapt leadership style to circumstances to get best results out of others
• Ability to creatively apply knowledge to resolving complex issues

Desirable

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of 10-Year NHS Health Plan

Experience

Essential

• Experience in leading Medical Staffing / Workforce teams and providing high-level support to leadership teams on Medical and Dental employment Issues
• Demonstrating experience of managing and resolving complex employee relations issues (MHPS)
• Specialist Knowledge and understanding of Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions
• Specialist knowledge on service level planning which includes job planning and rostering of Medical and Dental Staff
• Evidence of adopting problem solving approaches to complex issues and situations
• Evidence of working in a unionised environment and liaising with the BMA etc.
• Evidence of adopting problem-solving approaches to complex issues and situations

Desirable

• Exposure to Employment Tribunal preparation - ability to demonstrate learning
• Involvement in the delivery of service improvements (ideally using recognised improvement methodology or OD framework)
• Evidence of budget administration

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive approach to change and to learning new skills
• Excellent oral & written communications skills
• Well organised and ability to work under pressure
• The ability to analyse and interpret data
• Competent user of IT
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build good working relationships with individuals at all levels
• Good understanding of the NHS agenda and national challenges
• The ability to judge situations, make decisions and apply appropriate solutions
• Able to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment
• Passion for a just, learning and fair culture

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel as required
• Flexible approach to work
• Demonstrate a commitment to always respecting and displaying the Trust's values

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General Hospital

Burton Road

Kendal Cumbria

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salaried GP key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking clinical consultations, both face-to-face and remote, for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
• Assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients appropriately, including prescribing and referral where necessary
• Providing ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions, ensuring continuity and holistic management
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate medical records
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care
• Participating in practice meetings, clinical governance activities, and service development initiatives
• Contributing to quality improvement, audit, and patient safety processes
• Supporting the practices commitment to education, including involvement in training and mentoring where appropriate

Practice Responsibilities

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team including GPs, GP trainees, ANPs, ACPs, pharmacists, nurses, HCAs, and administrative staff
• Actively participate in weekly practice meetings and LTIs
• Contribute to case discussions, shared learning, and continuous service development
• Provide clinical leadership, advice, and support to colleagues as appropriate

Enhanced Services, IIF & QOF

• Support delivery of QOF, IIF, and locally commissioned services
• Play an active role in chronic disease management and population health initiatives
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement, and data quality processes

Governance & Compliance

• Adhere to practice policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, prescribing, infection prevention and control, and data protection
• Identify, manage, and report clinical and non-clinical risks appropriately
• Maintain full compliance with GMC, CQC, and NHS England standards

The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating sound clinical judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Registered as GP on the Performers List

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of working in GP Practice
• Experience of working with EMIS, Accurx

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

Ribblesdale Medical Practice

Address

Townside Primary Care Centre

Knowsley Street

Bury

Lancashire

BL90SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

By telephone, to provide a fast, accurate and effective 111 service to a patient in likely an emergency setting to identify the best route of care for them dependant on their symptoms.

To take, record and process highly personal information received, with accuracy and concisely using nationally recognised software. Relevant information will need to be identified and logged as data on to a computer. IT skills are important.

Working in this role, you could save a life.

We fully support our health advisors and do require that they pass assessments at regular stages of their training course. The course consists of an intensive training programme right at the start of your journey with us. There is an expectation you complete some Pathways Pre-module learning before your start date which we send out to you two weeks prior to the course. Following this, we will train you on a programme called NHS Pathways, this requires approximately 150 hours of training to be able to use the software in a safe, effective, and efficient manner alongside any other recognised training for development. This is covered in a 2-week course where you need to be available every day, Monday to Friday. There are two exams during this period with a 70% pass rate. Failure to pass both exams will mean you sadly can not continue your employment.

When you have completed the training course, we require approximately 75 hours of shadowing to run straight after the course has finished. The ideal situation is that you are available days, evenings and weekends. This is to mirror experienced call handlers in a live environment, but we can discuss your availability.

To provide a professional and high-quality telephone call taking service for local health care services i.e., District Nurses/GP practices.

To gather essential information in the least possible time while remaining polite and courteous we are trying to route our patients to the best care in the quickest way.

To always follow strict procedures and protocols this is a high-pressured role, and we need to ensure that the patient is safe at all times.

Ensure full patient confidentiality at all times.

Work effectively under pressure in a calm and confident manner whilst remaining sensitive to the callers and patients needs

To undertake any clerical work, administrative, data inputting and any other duties relevant to FCMS (NW) Ltd activities

To be flexible and work in a service that delivers care from 0700-2400, 7 days a week.

There is a lot of opportunity to work daytime, evenings and weekends. 111 calls increase when traditional GP care routes are closed, so Bank holidays are some of our busiest times, we expect that all our advisors work across this.

As the role involves keeping competencies and skills up to date, the minimum hours we would expect are 16 hours per week for the first 6 months in post at least and then it would be reviewed on an individual basis.

What will the role involve?

The role of a 111 Health Advisor is a highly varied one and you can expect an incredibly busy work environment where no two days are the same. Patient care is our utmost priority, and you will remain calm and professional even when dealing with high call volumes and challenging or distressed customers. This is a hugely important role, and you can be supporting a mental health-based call, talking someone through CPR to raising an ambulance. FCMS Health Advisors answer approximately 27,400 call per week.

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts is essential in this role.

Nationally the 111 service is 24/7.

FCMS provide the 111 service between 7am 12 midnight, 365 days a year.

Therefore, you must be able to work shifts across evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

We are currently seeking part time staff with a requirement to work a minimum of 16hrs a week for the first 6 months at least.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness Living authentically

Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness What you see is what you get

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

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

DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be required that we will submit a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Before you start, this will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references, and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).

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

Person Specification

Skills & Capabilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication as you will be inputting whilst talking into the computer.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• IT skills, and the confidence to input data as you talk.
• Excellent organisational skills, there are lots of parts of the process to delivering great care.
• Competent, reliable, and conscientious person who can work on their own initiative and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexibility of working hours to support core needs of 111 service delivery, that can also include annual leave and sickness

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE/O Level English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge that you want to work in this environment

Desirable

• Telephony experience
• Health Care Setting
• Customer Service experience

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to providing a service that meets the demanding needs of the patients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared goals for the interest of the patient.
• Ability to accept feedback for the opportunity to enhance performance.
• A dedication to providing a service that you would wish your friends and family to receive.

Demands of the Role

Essential

• To be able to speak to people by telephone in a busy virtual care setting.
• Ability to pass all assessments in the training setting, to train for approximately 150 hours and then have appropriate shadowing to show competence in the role.
• Mental pressure this role expects you to receive phone calls that discuss a variety of symptoms, that include mental health, declining illness, and serious injury

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

FCMS

Address

Newfield House

Vicarage Lane

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 4EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Skills

To communicate and liaise where appropriate with all other professionals involved in the individual clients treatment and on-going mental health care.

To provide regular information to clients GP and/or referrer about the treatment process and outcome, initial and on-going risk assessments, making appropriate disclosure and onward referrals where necessary.

To provide reports as required by the team lead , service manager, clinical leads and others as requested in order to facilitate effective communication with referring agencies and commissioners.

To improve wellbeing through interventions and encouraging access to other agencies that provide social prescribing and promotes social inclusion.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

To make decisions regarding suitability for therapy and clinical pathways with particular regard to issues of risk and onward referrals to other specialist services as required.

To formulate and implement treatment plans with clients, normally within an agreed brief structured time frame and contracted number of sessions by offering NICE compliant one to one interventions, NICE compliant group interventions and on-line therapy.

To exercise sound theoretical knowledge of evidence based psychological intervention and to employ a range of short term interventions to meet the needs of the referred client.

Planning and Organisational Skills

To manage own clinical caseload within guidelines provided by the team lead and relevant professional guidelines and ethical frameworks (PWP Code of Practice).

To provide a level of activity in accordance with service level agreements and as agreed by team lead.

To contribute to in service training events through presentations, with information relating to good working practice, special projects and procedural changes.

Physical Skills

Ability to sit for therapeutic work (up to 5 hours a day)

Ability to sit at a desk and work at a computer for data/clinical notes inputting purpose.

Patient and Client Care

To exercise professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients referred by GPs, members of the IAPT team and other appropriate health and social care professionals.

To assess and provide interventions to clients presenting with multiple and complex personal difficulties including those arising from mild to moderate mental health difficulties, based on accurate understanding and utilising a conceptual framework of the clients difficulties within the bounds of low intensity therapy.

To be able to work with a range of client presentations including ambivalence and resistance in order to facilitate a clients ability to explore a range of life issues which frequently are of a distressing emotional nature.

To maintain the highest professional standards of practice by undertaking regular professional/clinical supervision, caseload management supervision and appraisal in keeping with professional body and trust guidelines.

To improve wellbeing and social inclusion through interventions and encouraging access to other agencies that provide social prescribing and which promote social inclusion.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development

To contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and service.

Responsibility for Finance

To maintain effective use of resources.

To ensure that clinical time is used as effectively as possible.

Responsibility for Human Resources

To contribute to the induction and orientation process of new members of the team and trainees.

Responsibility for Information Resources

To provide monthly clinical activity data.

To provide appropriate statistical returns.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and responsible exercise of professional self- governance.

To ensure electronic recording of clinical activity meets the required standards, recorded accurately and in a timely fashion to meet the timely reporting of KPIs.

To have basic keyboard skills and be able to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

Research and Development

To contribute toward appropriate research project management, audit and service evaluation with colleagues within the service to help to develop service provision.

Freedom to Act

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are appropriate for low intensity therapy.

Other

To continue to develop the skills of a reflective practitioner by conducting regular personal audit and evaluation of clinical work and by maintaining an active engagement with current development in the field of psychological therapy

To develop knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to primary care adult mental health services.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate and champion the Trusts Values at all times.

The post holder would need to demonstrate energy, drive and enthusiasm for the role.

The post holder would be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills.

Positive working behaviour is expected at all times.

The post holder would be expected to meet deadlines and deliver on all objectives set.

The Post Holder would need to demonstrate the highest level of accountability through their work.

The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give a broad flavour of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post graduate certificate in an approved program in promoting psychological wellbeing (IAPT)
• A satisfactory DBS and 2 references are required for this position

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration responding and participating as required.
• Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately.
• Ability to cope and deal with highly distressing emotional circumstances.
• Ability to cope with unpleasant working conditions.
• Evidence of ability to organise own workload.
• Basic keyboard skills.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of collaborative work in the NHS.
• Experience of working with a diverse client group with a wide range of presenting problems and significant levels of distress.
• Experience of delivering group work.
• Experience of delivering online therapy.

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

The Mountview Practice

Address

Fleetwood Health & Wellbeing Centre

Dock Street

Fleetwood

FY7 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role 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 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, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork (docman) 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 organization

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

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

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

Collecting data for audit purposes

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a General Practitioner working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities

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

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records in a timely fashion

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and coding patient data with applicable codes relating to QOF and practice policies

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

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

Safeguarding

Greenbank Medical Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post holder will complete the required level of safeguarding mandatory training, demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and will strictly adhere to the Practices safeguarding policies and procedures.

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 be expected to promote and maintain their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy.

Equality & 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 are met, the post-holder will participate in any internal or external training programmes implemented by the Practice relevant to their role. This will include all mandatory training and may occasionally involve attending for training off-site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• REgistered GP

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

Greenbank Medical Practice

Address

Barley Clough Medical Centre

Nugget Street

Oldham

Lancashire

OL4 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
• Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:

• Dietary advice
• Blood pressure checks
• Urinalysis
• Health screening
• ECG
• Phlebotomy
• Routine injections
• First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
• Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary

• Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures

• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

Safeguarding

• All employees must carry out their responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and adults and to safeguard and promote their welfare in accordance with current legislation, statutory guidance and Trust policies and procedures.

• Employees should undertake safeguarding training and receive Safeguarding supervision appropriate to their role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Significant experience in a primary care or GP practice setting
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration
• Advanced clinical practice skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of conditions
• Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300) Prescriber essential
• Significant experience in a GP practice setting
• Ability to manage patients presenting with minor illness and acute presentations
• Strong clinical decision making skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Up to date knowledge of clinical guidelines and evidence based practice
• Competence in using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS)
• Commitment to high quality patient care and maintaining professional standards
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload

Experience

Essential

• working in a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Ansdell Medical Centre

Address

Albany Road

Lytham St. Annes

Ansdell

FY8 4GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Stop Smoking Advisor – Blackburn with Darwen

Salary: £27,976 per annum, pro rata Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week (split across Monday to Friday) Location: Blackburn with Darwen (office-based in Blackburn city centre plus work in our communities)

Help people change their lives for good.

At Solutions4Health, we work alongside individuals and communities to reduce health inequalities and support people to make lasting lifestyle changes. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Stop Smoking Advisor to join our Blackburn with Darwen team and help people build healthier, smoke-free lives.

If you're passionate about helping others achieve goals they never thought possible, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you'll support people to stop smoking through personalised advice, encouragement and evidence-based treatment. Working in community settings across Blackburn with Darwen, you'll build trusted relationships with clients and help them develop the confidence and motivation to make lasting changes.

You'll:

• Deliver one-to-one stop smoking support through face-to-face, telephone and virtual appointments.
• Develop personalised quit plans and advise on treatment options, including nicotine replacement therapy.
• Carry out carbon monoxide monitoring and maintain accurate client records.
• Manage your own caseload and monitor clients' progress.
• Work with GP practices, community organisations, schools and other partners to promote the service and reach those who could benefit most.
• Support community events and health promotion activities.
• Take part in ongoing training and professional development.

About you

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and believes in the power of positive behaviour change.

You'll be:

• Empathetic, approachable and an excellent communicator.
• Passionate about improving health and reducing inequalities.
• Well organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

You'll also have:

• Experience supporting people in a health, wellbeing, community, social care or other people-focused role.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Blackburn with Darwen.
• An NCSCT Smoking Cessation qualification (desirable, not essential).

If you don't meet every requirement but feel you'd be a great fit for the role, we'd still encourage you to apply.

What you can expect from us

At Solutions4Health, we're committed to helping our colleagues grow while making a positive difference in local communities.

We offer:

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• A supportive, collaborative and values-led team.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• A clear career pathway with potential to progress from Stop Smoking Advisor to Senior Stop Smoking Advisor, Team Leader and Regional Manager.
• Flexible, community-based working.
• The opportunity to improve lives every day.

Ready to make a difference?

Join Solutions4Health and help create healthier lives and healthier communities across Blackburn with Darwen.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent), or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Experience of supporting people to achieve positive behaviour or lifestyle change.
• Experience of delivering high-quality customer or client-focused services.
• Understanding of behaviour change approaches and person-centred support. Understanding of the health impacts of smoking.
• Awareness of health inequalities and the importance of reducing barriers to accessing services.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance principles.
• Experience of maintaining accurate electronic records and managing a varied workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to motivate and support behaviour change.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Competent IT skills, including accurate data entry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Motivational interviewing skills.
• Compassionate, approachable and respectful.
• Passionate about improving health and wellbeing.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Adaptable, resilient and able to work in a changing environment.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the service area, including transporting equipment where required.

Desirable

• NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner qualification or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe.
• Experience within smoking cessation, public health, health improvement or community services.
• Experience delivering group sessions, workshops or health promotion activities.
• Knowledge of current smoking cessation guidance, pharmacotherapies and national best practice.
• Experience of delivering presentations or community engagement activities.

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

Solutions 4 Health Limited

Address

The Business Centre

Blackburn with Darwen

Lancashire

BB2 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.solutions4health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)