Job description

Job responsibilities

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

You will;

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

The Exchange

1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale

READING

Berkshire

RG7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for: Providing high quality assessment and treatment plans to patients referred into the service and supporting service development and delivery

We recognise the skills required to undertake this role require a period of mentorship and training, so this is a development opportunity.

Purpose of Job:

To provide a high quality specialist lymphoedema service promoting individual treatment and care programmes, as part of the multi- disciplinary team.

Job purpose:

To undertake the management plan set out by the Lymphedema specialist

To assess and treat patients with Lymphoedema, both Primary and Secondary, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations. The Lymphoedema Service is predominantly clinic-based but also includes in-patient ward cover.

To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To develop appropriate assessment skills in evaluating the patients condition and in progressing and executing appropriate treatment plans

To formulate an appropriate, individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills, setting objectives, timed goals and ensuring treatment progression with a variety of manual and treatment techniques.

Maintain accurate records and managements plan reviews

To apply practical therapeutic skills in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Complex Decongestion Therapy, as taught by a British Lymphology Society approved body to fit support hosiery.

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of the Lymphoedema Service and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care

To represent the Lymphoedema Service, giving specialised advice to MDT members when required.

To participate in the efficient running of the Lymphoedema Service, working closely with and supporting the other members of the team.

To provide education and support to community colleagues, including specific Lymphodema training and education.

To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and that of more junior staff.

Organisation

Ability to organise time effectively, creating work schedules, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines

Using Initiative

Able to take responsibility for own actions and make decisions without referring to others

Resilience

Ability to remain calm and self-controlled under pressure

Communication

Experience of communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, adapting style to suit the audience

To communicate effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, about patient issues, in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care; writing to General Practitioners etc.

To communicate effectively with patients and carers in order to maximise therapeutic outcomes, and to ensure understanding of the condition. Communication skills in persuasion, motivation and explanation will be used. Barriers to effective communication will occasionally be encountered e.g. hearing loss, Special Needs

To assess capacity, gain consent and have ability to work within a legal framework and to support other staff to do likewise

Team Working

Ability to develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues

Influencing and Negotiating

Experience of influencing, convincing or negotiating with others in a way that results in acceptance and behaviour change

Building Relationships

Ability to quickly build a rapport and establish professional relationships with others, based on trust and understanding

Client Focus

Ability to ensure the patient is central to all decisions made regarding management of care

IT skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of the workings of databases

Personal and Professional Responsibilities:

To work the contracted hours appropriate to enhancing the availability of the service for the patients.

To maintain personal Clinical Professional Development (CPD), by incorporating them, as appropriate, into work practice. To be an active participant in in-service training, by attendance at staff meetings and by leading and participating in tutorials, training sessions and external courses as appropriate to your role in the department

To keep up to date with relevant developments within the field of Lymphoedema, disseminating information and ensuring that practice is based on the best available evidence.

To be a resource for advice to colleagues working in other clinical areas.

To communicate effectively and to work in collaboration with MDT colleagues across the Health and Social Care sectors, ensuring delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme

To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties and to adhere to departmental Health and Safety policy, including the competence to use the equipment. Also, to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice, including manual handling.

To maintain accurate and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements, including the production of appropriate reports, letters and treatment summaries.

To be aware of the health and safety aspects of your work and to implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including the prompt reporting and recording of accidents.

To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures, and to be involved in the reviewing and updating of these, as appropriate.

To fulfil the requirements of mandatory training as dictated by the organisation.

To carry out any other duties, which might be considered appropriate by the team leader or Service Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in nursing or other Allied Health profession (working towards)
• Registration with appropriate registered body.
• Evidence of further study in related subject- wound care

Desirable

• Information technology
• Audit
• Lymphoedema MLD Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Prioritisation of workload
• Supervision of students in any environment
• Directing patient care

Desirable

• Ability to build effective working relationships with patients/carers/colleagues
• Experience of evidencing and auditing practice
• Membership of Special Interest Group

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of all relevant diagnoses and their management
• Detailed anatomy and physiology related to this speciality
• Clinical reasoning
• Able to undertake a literature search/review
• Current evidence based practice
• Health and Safety and Risk awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of compression Hosiery and lymphoedema associated products
• Knowledge of local community services and value of inter-agency working

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Willingness to be flexible to meet service needs
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Empathy and support to patients and families
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Effective communication skills
• Motivation to direct self and others
• Observational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Assessment skills
• Sets realistic aims for self and patients
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Negotiating skills
• Ability to positively make changes to meet service need
• Enthusiasm and encouragement
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

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

Trinity Hospice

Address

Low Moor Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY2 0BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

Work closely with alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, responsive and high quality care to our service users in a collaborative and person-centred manner

Provide direct clinical assessment, formulation and psychiatric interventions to the service users within Care in Minds care

Your day-to-day caseload will be centred around the residents of five residential homes, with five to six residents in each. In addition there may be small numbers of independence or in-reach placements. As such your caseload will not exceed 30 service users at any one time.

Offer psychiatric consultation and advice to clinical and residential teams as appropriate

Take a psychiatry lead role in monthly multidisciplinary reviews and 6 monthly CPA meetings for each of our service users, usually taking place in the residential home and often involving external professionals

Liaise with external professionals around risks and complex presentations of our young people

Document notes from consultations and MDT discussions accurately and contemporaneously

Provide prescriptions and GP letters in a timely manner following reviews to ensure minimal delays in the provision of indicated medication

To maintain an overview of medication management plans, GP Letters, MHA and Mental capacity assessments

Liaising with external physical health services such as GPs, AED departments and secondary care as required to ensure a joined-up approach with our service around agreed management plans

To undertake Mental Health Act recommendations where required

Partake in Audit and Service Development in areas of interest

Always maintain confidentiality and comply with Care in Minds Equal Opportunities Policy

Ensure completion of statutory & mandatory training

Additional Information

The application form must be completed in full

Please forward us a CV in addition to your application

UK Registration- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website Overseas health professionals | Health Careers.

Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should we appoint a suitable candidate.

If you would like an informal chat about the position, please email the recruitment team at [email protected]

Company Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits, pro rata for 0.6 WTE

27 days holiday plus bank holidays (Rising to 31 plus bank holidays with service)

An additional day off each year for your birthday

Enhanced company pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Free on-site parking

Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service

Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary

Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully registered Medical Practitioner
• Evidence of satisfactory completion of CCT/CESR
• Approval under Sec 12 MHA 1983/current Approved Clinician Status

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with Complex PTSD/ Personality Disorders either in community or in-patient setting
• Substantial experience working at senior/consultant level in general adult/child & adolescent psychiatry, or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of working with eating disorders, in either an inpatient or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written communications skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Knowledge or training in systemic models
• Knowledge or training in attachment disorders
• Knowledge or training in neurodevelopmental assessments
• Experience of clinical and/or educational supervision of junior medical staff

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate orally
• Have access to a vehicle for work purposes with the ability to travel to the sites within the Care in Mind portfolio

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

Care In Mind

Address

Hope House

Stockport

SK30UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be able to always follow strict procedures and protocols

To work with the clinical team and liaise with our other services to support safe and effective service delivery, ensuring patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner.

When necessary, to be able to complete stocktakes of medical equipment

Using a Patient Record system experience of Adastra would be an advantage

To complete routine administration checks when working overnight

Always ensuring full patient confidentiality

To work individually or as part of a team

To undertake all relevant training consistent with the requirements of the post

To be flexible in roles undertaken according to the business need

To be available especially on the overnight shifts but with flexibility to work during the day when required

To handle drug stock and replenish when used.

To undertake vehicle checks

To maintain and attend all mandatory training

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

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

DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. 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). For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member and at times in isolation
• Able to exercise initiative in organisation and prioritising
• Effective communication skills both written and oral
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with IT systems/basic skills (Microsoft)
• Over twenty-five years of age for driving company vehicles
• A full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum two years
• Experienced, confident driver

Qualifications

Essential

• A full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum two years

Desirable

• GCSE/O Level English and Maths

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and committed about the role
• Flexible Positive and confident disposition
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Promote the Service with its ever expansion
• Smart appearance at all times
• Professional Conduct at all times

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

Ormskirk District General Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

Lancashire

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description for this post was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 15 April 2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
• Section 12 approved or within 3 months
• AC status or within 3 months

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Duddon House

Fairfield Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA13 9AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to: GP Partners and the Practice Manager on organisational and administrative issues

Accountable to: GP Partners

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

Location: Library House Surgery

Main purpose of the role: to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.

Key Working Relationships

Primary Health Care Teams including ANPs, Practices Nurses, HCAs, Community Nursing Teams, Community Mental Health Care Teams, Social Services, statutory and voluntary services.

Local GP colleagues and Chorley & South Ribble CCG

GP Partners, Management Team.

Clinical responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake clinical sessions. A clinical session is normally composed of 16 face to face appointments with a minimum of 2 telephone appointments, followed by a variety of duties including queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, actioning test results, medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice. The above duties should be performed in a timely manner. Appointments will be 10 minutes duration and telephone appointments will be of 10 minutes duration. A student or learner maybe attached to you for this session.

You will be required to:

• Act upon most alerts (e.g. QOF) and reminders during a routine consultation i.e. (10 minutes).
• Provide all GP services required as part of the GMS contract held between Library House Surgery and the commissioning CCG, including all core services.
• Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
• Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.
• Provide medical support as required to patients referred by nursing staff
• Provide free certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).
• Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation;
• Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;
• Collect data for audit purposes;
• Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible);
• 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 with the Practice:

• Engaging in appropriate lifelong educational and audit activity in order to maintain clinical competence and performance, including the completion of objectives agreed by yourself and the practice, in an annual Personal Development Plan. Your Personal Development Plan must be in line with the Practice Development Plan.
• Actively participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students and GP trainees in the practice.
• Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing staff.
• Attend prescribing, palliative care, clinical and practice meetings.
• You will be expected to take part in clinical meetings on a weekly basis.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

General Duties

The above responsibilities will be undertaken upholding the following:

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

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

3. To maintain the financial security of the organisation by ensuring accurate and efficient responses to income generation such as reports, dispensed prescriptions, private forms etc.

4. At all times to behave in a professional way that encourages quality care and the development of a team spirit.

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 Company as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Data Protection

Library House Surgery is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. You must not at anytime use the personal data held by the organisation for a purpose not described in the Register entry or disclose such data to a third party. If you are in any doubt regarding what you should or should not do in connection with the Data Protection Act then you must contact your line manager or appropriate senior lead at the time

Flexibility

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post-holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude towards the duties outlined which may be subject to amendment at any time in consultation with the post-holder and in line with the needs of the organisation.

The post holder may be required to fulfil other duties, as agreed with the practice manager to meet the needs of the organisation.

Health & Safety

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines;

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills;

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

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

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

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

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 training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review at practice level and an external annual NHS GP Appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and/or professional development. Any time preparing for the appraisal or conducting the appraisal maybe taken from the employees annual study leave entitlement.

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:

• Participating in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework
• Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision;
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance;
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs;
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. He/she will also contribute to the overall team-working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on a PCT performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• DBS clearance
• Have had an annual NHS appraisal

Desirable

• Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
• MRCGP
• DCH
• DRCOG
• RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2
• F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
• DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Minor surgery skills

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
• Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)

Desirable

• Evidence of independent working in General Practice
• Experience of supporting service change
• Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students
• Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
• Evidence of participation in QOF
• Evidence of participation in Audit

Skills And Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

• -fully conversant with Emis.
• -Able to conduct Minor Operations/Joint injection/aspirations
• -Strong leadership 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

Library House Surgery

Address

Avondale Road

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 2AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and react positively to situations at short notice.

Willingness to work in a flexible manner as part of a team and to adapt working practices to suit the changing demands of service requirements. Good understanding of the NHS IT systems.(Training will be provided where necessary).

To possess good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to operate with diplomacy.

To have a good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook/ Office and its applications including experience of using Excel spreadsheets effectively.

Able to work successfully both autonomously and as part of a team; maintaining good working relationships and knowing when to refer to others.

To demonstrate good organisation and logistical skills and apply a high attention to detail.

To have a basic knowledge of the NHS and Wigan GP Alliances services. (Training will be provided where necessary).

Being able to perform in a flexible and proactive manner, adapting to changing priorities and circumstances as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Math's
• Confident ability to use a PC and comfortable to train with our in house packages.
• There is daily use of MS software packages so experience of Word and especially Excel.
• Driving license and own car essential

Desirable

• Desirable experience of working in a GP practice or similar environments

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

Wigan GP Alliance

Address

17 Beecham Court

Wigan

Lancashire

WN3 6PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wigangpalliance.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or you can drop us an email to request should you be having difficulty accessing or opening the document.

Person Specification

Communcation

Essential

• Must have excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Be an excellent problem solver and de-escalate complaints.
• Be a team player and also be able to work using own initiative.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Minimum 1 years experience of working in a GP Practice

Desirable

• Minute taking experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent [Mathematics & English]

Previous Experience / Training

Essential

• Experience of working with the public in a fast paced environment.
• Microsoft Word and Excel literate.
• Experience in handling a high volume of calls and dealing with a variety of enquiries.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Emis and Docman;
• Previous history of working in a healthcare setting.

Inter-Personal Skills

Essential

• Must be able to work as part of a team and contribution to Practice meetings.
• The successful candidate will be required to present on occasions and take minutes / prepare agendas.

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

BARDOC

Address

Rock Healthcare

Moorgate Primary Care Centre [1st Floor]

22 Derby Way

Bury, Manchester

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The postholder will work as part of a community nursing service working across the Fylde coast,overseeing/supervisingthe provision ofnursinginterventionsin patients homes or clinic settings.

To manage a caseload of patients withhighly complexneeds using evidence base and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To provide safe, effective, individualised care to patients and to give support to families and service usersrequiring scheduled and unscheduled care interventions.

Work in collaboration with colleagues and key stakeholders, ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi agency service. This includes planning, delivering, evaluating and development of the services for which they are responsible.

Tofacilitate themonitoringofthe health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers,and referralsto others for reassessment, when required.

To ensure delivery of improved condition management strategies, incorporating multi professional groups through the standardisation of assessment and referral processes and to ensure access to associated support services throughappropriate,timelyreferral.

Ensure that all relevant informationis cascaded to all staff on a regular and timelybasis, providingthe opportunity for feedback as appropriate.

Attend appropriate meetings/ events as required and provide the necessary feedback.

Undertake supervision ofidentifiedstaff, including theirpersonal development plan,andappraisal completion.

Holdadefined clinical caseload (ifappropriate), co-ordinateadmissionsand discharges, for patients registered to specific GP surgeries.

Oversee the assessment,planningandimplementation of patient care.Ensuring the maintenance andtimelycompletion ofassociatedclinicalrecords.

To report andassistin investigation of patient complaintsand/or relevant incidents and implement lessons learned action plans following Trust policy.

Provide leadership and operational management ofa communitynursingteam, supporting,supervisingand managing staff; in conjunction with the Team Leader.

Provide direct patient careto patient with complex needsand health concerns.

Contribute to the development of nursing serviceswithinthedivision.

Provide clinical supervision formembers of the nursing team.

Responsibilityfor the leadership andimplementationof servicesincluding managing issues relating to performance managementand compliance with Care Quality Commission standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent/Registered nurse
• Training and experience in clinical management
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Current NMC registration
• V300 Non-medical prescriber or willingness to complete
• Community Specialist Practitioner qualification
• Training & experience in clinical management

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience at band 6 in the community
• Experience in leading at senior level
• Experience in change management & implementing change
• Able to deal with difficult situations
• Involvement in complaint & investigation management
• Ability to Identify and assess patients' complex needs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance & safety/quality initiatives pertaining to the role
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Facilitating the management of conflict
• Facilitating/chairing meetings
• Experience of HR processes
• Experience in performance management

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to facilitate good interpersonal skills within the team
• Ability to organise self and others by prioritising and delegating as needed
• Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to facilitate education
• Report writing skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office and data collection systems
• Ability to interpret and present data
• Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
• Clinical audit knowledge & experience & implementation of audit action plans
• Able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice & expertise to meet service need
• Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice
• Relevant NHS and local authority policies/ agendas
• Advanced communication skills
• Motivated with strong leadership skills

Desirable

• Ability to interpret & present 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.

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 Stadium

Seasiders Way

Blackpool

FY1 6JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective patient care under the direction of the Practice Nurses and GPs.

The post holder will undertake a range of clinical duties within their scope of competence and training, supporting the delivery of both planned and reactive care to the practice population.

Key responsibilities include:

• Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Recording physiological measurements including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and pulse rate.
• Undertaking NHS Health Checks in line with practice protocols.
• Performing ECGs and other clinical procedures as appropriate.
• Supporting vaccination and immunisation programmes where trained and authorised to do so.
• Assisting with wound care and simple dressings as delegated by a registered clinician.
• Carrying out new patient health checks and lifestyle assessments.
• Providing health promotion advice and signposting patients to appropriate services.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained and ready for use.
• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
• Managing stock levels and reporting shortages of clinical supplies.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to support service delivery and patient care.

The post holder will be expected to work within practice policies, procedures and protocols at all times, maintaining patient confidentiality, promoting equality and diversity, and demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.

The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the practice. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Qualifications
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within agreed timescales.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent relevant qualification).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Competency in clinical skills relevant to the role, including phlebotomy.

Desirable

• Desirable Qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Training in NHS Health Checks.
• Training in ECG recording.
• Immunisation and vaccination training

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of direct patient care.
• Experience undertaking clinical observations such as blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
• Experience maintaining accurate patient records.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks.
• Experience of phlebotomy.
• Experience using NHS clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web).
• Experience supporting chronic disease management clinics.
• Experience participating in quality improvement or audit 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

Darwen Healthcare

Address

Darwen Health Centre

James Street West

Darwen

Lancashire

BB3 1PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a key role in supporting patients to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through a personalised, person-centred approach.

Working closely with GP practices, community services, voluntary organisations and the wider integrated Neighbourhood Team. The role will support patients to identify goals, develop self-management skills access community resources and address the wider determinants of health.

The role will focus on supporting frail, vulnerable and at risk patients through both proactive and reactive interventions, helping to reduce health inequalities, prevent crisis situations and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

The post holder will work within agreed protocols and their scope of practice, escalating concerns to registered clinicians where appropriate.

This is a non-clinical role that acts as a bridge between primary care services and the realities patients face in their daily lives, ensuring support is based on what matters most in individuals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Level 2 or Level 3 Health Coaching qualification
• Social Prescribing, Personalised Care or Coaching qualification
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role

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

Issa Medical Centre

Address

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Conduct adult and child immunisations including COVID-19, influenza, MMR, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, whooping cough and other vaccines as per national guidelines.

Perform blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and routine physical health assessments.

Perform urinalysis testing and act on results as part of routine and chronic disease assessments.

Administer injections including B12, Decapeptyl, Nebido, Depo, Inclisiran, and Prostap injections.

Provide contraception services including contraceptive pill checks and Depo Provera (contraceptive) injections.

Undertake chronic disease management including asthma reviews, COPD reviews, CKD and CHD reviews, diabetes reviews, hypertension reviews, mental health reviews, learning disability reviews, and rheumatoid arthritis management.

Conduct new patient medicals and NHS Health Checks.

Perform cervical smears, spirometry, and swabs as required.

Deliver health promotion including smoking cessation advice, weight and BMI monitoring, and lifestyle support for self-management of chronic conditions.

Deliver patient education and support for self-management of chronic conditions.

Identify and escalate patient deterioration and safeguarding concerns to appropriate staff.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional and practice standards.

Professional Responsibility

Maintain current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Work in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.

Undertake ongoing continuing professional development to maintain clinical competence.

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and safety requirements.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Current, unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience of practice nursing or primary care nursing.
• Competent in cervical cytology, immunisations and injection techniques.
• Experience of chronic disease management and long term condition reviews.
• Proficient in the use of the EMIS Web clinical system, including consultations, clinical coding, searches and recalls.
• Sound working knowledge of QOF and NHS primary care contractual frameworks, and the ability to deliver against them efficiently.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Spirometry and/or advanced respiratory review competency.
• Experience of supporting practice audits and quality improvement activity

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

Rochdale Health Alliance

Address

Littleborough Group Practice

Featherstall Rd

Littleborough

Lancashire

OL15 8HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and continuous improvement.
• Support assurance on corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies, standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
• Provide Board-level oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation services.
• Support assurance against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident reporting.
• Contribute to CQC inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Provide strategic oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational culture, and people-related risks.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion and promote a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Support the Chair in maintaining an effective and high-performing Board.
• Act as a constructive sounding board to the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining appropriate non-executive independence.
• Attend and actively contribute to Board meetings and strategy sessions, preparing thoroughly for meetings.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Senior-level experience in quality, governance, HR, organisational development, or a related healthcare or public sector discipline.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, clinical governance, and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience of workforce governance and HR practice, including employment law and organisational culture.
• Experience of operating at Board or senior leadership level with the ability to provide independent challenge.
• Ability to interpret and scrutinise complex quality, workforce, and performance information.
• Clear commitment to ethical leadership and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Desirable

• Previous Non-Executive Director, Trustee, or Board-level experience.
• Experience within the NHS, primary care, or the wider public sector.
• Knowledge of GP federations, at-scale primary care, or commissioned service delivery.
• Experience of working with regulators such as the CQC, NHS England, or Integrated Care Boards.

Additional

Essential

• The appointment is for a three-year term, renewable subject to satisfactory appraisal. The successful candidate will be required to comply with the Federations policies on confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and Fit and Proper Persons requirements. A comprehensive induction and ongoing development will be provided.
• East Lancashire Alliance is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at Board level.

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 Alliance

Address

Burnley Business Centre

Empire Way

Burnley

BB12 6HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Please see the supporting documentation attached for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully trained GP with Vocational Training Certificate.
• Up to date CPR training
• Current and full driving licence.
• Appraisal / Revalidation up-to-date.

Desirable

• Higher post graduate
• membership, for example,
• MRCGP / nMRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG, DCH.

Experience

Essential

• Currently working/training in General Practice or some form of community medicine or urgent care.
• Evidence of consolidation of professional training, for
• example, able to demonstrate particular areas of interest or further study.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary Working.
• Knowledge of appraisal/Audits and SEA

Desirable

• Experience of delivering QOF.
• Understanding of Practice
• Based Commissioning
• Knowledge of national and
• local agendas in respect of
• primary care commissioning,
• and intermediate and urgent care agendas.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team

Desirable

• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to implement and
• sustain positive change.
• Familiarity with EMIS WEB, ICE, referral pathways.

Behavioural attributes and competencies

Essential

• Good team player who is able to support, value and respect other members of the team.
• Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to
• work autonomously
• Ability to recognise own
• limitations and act upon them appropriately.
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis.
• Adaptable and able to respond to a changing situation.

Desirable

• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary Team.
• Prepared to make a
• Commitment to the long-term development of the 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

Darwen Healthlink

Address

Darwen Health Centre

James Street West

Darwen

Lancashire

BB3 1PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Respond to queries from patients and Healthcare personnel as appropriate. Provide empathy and reassurance to patients where necessary.
• Manage patient investigation results. Check all incoming laboratory/radiology results, ensuring that abnormal results are communicated promptly to appropriate Clinician. Ensure all reports are seen and signed by Clinician prior to filing in case-notes.
• Participate in the training and supervision of Support Medical Secretaries, Medical Audio Typists and work experience students, which will involve planning and allocation of work, and checking of letters produced for accuracy, as appropriate
• Undertake self-supervision and effective self-organisation in terms of:

1. co-ordinating annual and other leave in co-operation with other secretaries, and with the approval of management;
2. liaising with other secretaries to ensure fair distribution of work by mutual assistance;

• Establish and maintain efficient office systems, including filing systems and maintain a booking out and/or booking in system for case-notes.
• Liaise with Admissions Department in respect of patients requiring hospital admission, ensuring that relevant information or instructions are communicated effectively. Ensure that all relevant investigations are available prior to admission and in particular that any problem with the potential to delay admission/surgery is brought to the urgent attention of the relevant clinician (may be necessary to liaise with or organise input of other Clinicians prior to admission (eg anaesthetic assessment) or to co-ordinate arrangements where procedures require multidisciplinary input)
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.
• Input and extract data from hospital systems and other relevant software programmes, which may be Trust-wide or specialty-specific.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English at Grade 'C' or above or equivalent
• AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent extensive medical secretarial experience
• RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent
• Proficient IT skills (use of Microsoft office packages - particularly word and excel)
• Working knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Ability to accurately transcribe complex dictation
• Previous Medical secretarial experience
• Experience using the hospital's Electronic Patient Record system
• Previous experience working in an NHS Office environment

Skills

Essential

• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication and ability to converse in a positive professional manner
• Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members
• Highly motivated and possess enthusiasm for developing the role
• Good organisational skills. Manage/priorities own workload
• Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Independently perform Hysteroscopy examination and treatmen

Plan and document the on-going care requirements for the women maintain records that reflect planning, communication and management of care.

Ensure a working knowledge of the use, maintenance and safety of the machines used in the clinic.

Utilise advanced communication skills for complex situations regarding diagnostic findings and patient care.

Participate and facilitate the training and education of both medical and nursing staff that are undertaking Hysteroscopy related education.

Set, monitor and evaluate standards of care within the service.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative audits for the service to highlight the opportunities for the specialist clinic and advance the service.

Present audit findings in appropriate forums.

COMMUNICATION

Demonstrate pro-active and effective leadership and act as a positive role model.

Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to the patient and referring clinician related to diagnosis.

Provide and receive highly complex information which requires empathy and reassurance and often involves overcoming barriers to understanding.

To communicate effectively and empathetically with relatives of patients.

To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients are directed accordingly.

To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. Keeping them informed of any delays to patient throughput that might result as a consequence of, for example excessive workload, equipment breakdown, sickness etc.

Ensure that incidents are reported to the Clinical Services & Quality Manager in accordance with trust policy.

To assess and provide specific communication needs of individual patients

Attend, contribute and when necessary, lead team meetings.

Take responsibility for reviewing the Standard Operating Policy for the service as required.

To develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the service, ensuring that practice is evidence based. Propose changes to procedures and working practices within the service. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to policies and protocols.

Create and positively promote an environment which is conducive to education and learning.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

To provide high quality expert clinical training and mentoring to all staff as agreed.

To provide specialist information to other Health Professionals regarding Hysteroscopy examinations and treatment as requested.

To personally undertake training and study and assessment, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of current professional knowledge and expertise is achieved, to maintain a CPD portfolio as evidence of all training/study and to use this as part of the annual appraisal process.

To participate, when possible and appropriate, in teaching, lecturing or presentation of case studies and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.

To participate in research and audit projects and present findings related to these studies as appropriate thus participating in contribution to overall service developments.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will actively participate in the Clinical Governance process and Management of Risk. It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. Assist in the process of investigating incidents and participation in route cause analysis and sudden untoward incidents Participate in educating and supporting staff in the governance process.

Alongside the Band 7 OPD Manager the post holder will provide leadership and be a role model for medical and nursing staff.

The post holder will maintain records to NMC Professional Standards.

In conjunction with the Band 7 OPD Manager and Matron the Post holder will develop the service, responding to Professional Guidance e.g. NICE, RCOG Guidance

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will maintain NMC registration.

The post holder will work within the NMC code of conduct.

The post holder will participate in a Quality Assurance process to provide assurance of their ongoing ultrasound competence.

As an integral member of the Hysteroscopy team the post holder will collaboratively develop guidelines, pathway, policies and procedures.

Alongside the Band 7 OPD Manager the Post holder will provide leadership and be a role model for medical and nursing staff.

EMPLOYMENT ACTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE

All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

Equality and Diversity

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified.

Health and Safety

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.

Infection Control

All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trusts resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities

Risk Management

Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations into such incidents as required.

Safeguarding

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.

Data Protection Act

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions

All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

Research and Development Projects

Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework.

Development Review

Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.

Training

Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post.

Outside Employment / Outside Interests

Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with legislation on working time, it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is no conflict of interest with your NHS duties.

Review of Job Description

This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trusts Vision to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care:-

Values:-

Respecting the individual

Putting patients and customers first

Promoting positive change

Acting with integrity

Serving the community

Underpinning the Trusts vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business:-

Understand the world we live in and deal with it

We are clinically led and management supported

Support departments support the front line

Everything is delivered by and through Divisions

Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence

Quality is our organising principle driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive

We deliver what we say we need to

Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence.

The Trust operates a Tobacco Control Policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate.
• Evidence of high standard of Hysteroscopy abilities for others to follow
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience of working in a management or supervisory role in the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of previous delivery of Specialist Nurse Diagnostic and pathway treatment planning within the specialties