Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

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Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A registered professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities, Social Work or Occupational Therapy including registration with the relevant regulatory body

Desirable

• Evidence of further professional development
• Recognised qualification in psychotherapeutic interventions i.e post graduate certificate in cbt

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of national and local guidance relevant to Liaison Psychiatry Services i.e., PLAN, Crisis Care Concordat, National Suicide prevention Strategy, Parity of Esteem agenda, relevant NICE guidelines
• A working knowledges of the Mental health Act, mental Capacity Act and Duty of Candour
• Knowledge of sensitivity to equal opportunities
• Sound knowledge of current professional staff development needs
• Knowledge of the relationship between physical and mental health and of physical pathology
• Information technology skills

Desirable

• An understanding of Liaison Psychiatry KPIs
• Sound knowledge of other agencies, Trust, PCT's within the community and outside the boundaries of our own Trust
• Best Interest Assessor or an understanding of best interests

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification practice experience in mental health
• Extensive experience working in a variety of mental health settings and crisis/liaison work
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service Campsfield House IRC commissioned by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Equitable care that is in line with the community services

Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre (IRC)

Campsfield House IRC is a secure facility currently designed to accommodate up to 160 male residents in both single and dual occupancy rooms. The centre houses a combination of time-served foreign national offenders and immigration offenders while the Home Office arranges their removal from the UK.

Residents are not permitted to leave the centre or access the local area. Consequently, recreational, educational, healthcare, living, and faith-related facilities are provided entirely onsite.

The healthcare department provides a range of services including primary care, mental health, substance misuse, pharmacy, dental, optometry, physiotherapy, podiatry, and audiology delivered either by us or our specialist partners.

Join us at the beginningThis role may be starting before we go live to provide local support and help setting up. During this period, you will be helping prepare documentation, setting the pharmacy up, going through the processes, ensure we have the right stock, and much more.

Job Summary

To deliver a safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of people in a secure environment in line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for primary care in secure settings, and local policies.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Undertake comprehensive medicines reconciliation for new receptions and transfers, ensuring accurate and timely identification of current therapy, reducing medication errors and wastage

Identify and resolve discrepancies, liaising with prescribers, community pharmacies, and external healthcare providers as needed

Perform medication checks to optimise therapy, reduce polypharmacy, and support adherence

Support the pharmacist in delivering Medicines Use Reviews (MURs) and patient counselling to improve understanding and safe use of medication

Provide clear, individualised advice on in-possession medicines, side effects, and correct use

Recognise and escalate signs of drug or alcohol withdrawal

Support patients with substance misuse concerns and those at risk of self-harm or suicide, working closely with healthcare and IRC staff

Conduct regular audits on prescribing, reconciliation, administration, and formulary compliance

Monitor use of the allocated formulary, identifying opportunities for cost-effective prescribing

Provide accurate data and insights for KPI and contract performance reports

Promote and monitor medicines safety, ensuring compliance with controlled drug legislation and secure custody protocols.

Maintain meticulous, contemporaneous records of all pharmacy activities.

Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, prison officers, and external agencies, both verbally and in writing.

Participate in clinical meetings and governance activities to drive continuous improvement in pharmacy services

Take direction from the pharmacist and chief pharmacist to support service development

Function autonomously within your scope of competence while serving as a role model and resource to junior staff

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice, guidelines, and professional standards.

Engage in continuous professional development to meet GPhC requirements

Criteria

Essential

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.

Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.

Desirable

Previous experience within a secure setting

Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.

SystmOne experience

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

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.

This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

EMAIL CV TO: [email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
• Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a secure setting
• Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
• SystmOne experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

Campsfield IRC

Langford Lane

Kidlington

Oxfordshire

OX5 1RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Facilitate induction for GP Registrars and provide enhanced support for international doctors and those new to the NHS.

- Work with GP practices and education providers to ensure balanced, supportive, high-quality rotations.

- Organise and deliver the educational programme (virtual and face-to-face).

- Support learners and educators by ensuring good communication and resolving issues promptly.

Ensure appropriate assessment processes including ARCP.

Alongside core TPD duties, these roles will support key regional development priorities, including:

• Structured Learning Programme (SLP) facilitation

The majority of sessions (at least 20) will support SLP delivery, typically on Fridays (morning, afternoon, or full day).

Remuneration will be for one session per week across the full year, inclusive of leave.

There will be a greater requirement for sessions during the first semester (August December), although salary will be evenly distributed across the year.

Applications will also be considered if an applicant has the flexibility to offer 2 sessions of SLP facilitation per week. Currently these would both have to be on a FridaHealth Inequalities and Health Equity Focussed Training

Six roles are reserved for developing and delivering training focused on health inequalities.

These posts will be remunerated at 0.25 WTE (one session per month; 12 sessions per year), or at one session per week when combined with SLP delivery.

Given fluctuating demands, successful applicants will also be expected, where possible, to contribute to wider GP School and GP Academy of Learning initiatives, including:

• Early consultation support iTAP for new starters (typically Tuesday Thursday)
• Supporting doctors with neurodiversity, promoting inclusive and adaptive learning environments
• Contributing to Trainers Courses and broader GP educator development

Although postholders may be linked to a specific local programme, the role requires a flexible and responsive approach to working patterns and travel across the West Midlands. Flexibility throughout the year is essential due to variable workload demands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking GP education team within the West Midlands GP School. Successful applicants will play a key role in strengthening the GP Educational Academy, working closely with the Primary Care Dean and Head of School.

Your contribution will directly enhance learner experience, improve the quality of GP training, and ultimately support safer, more effective patient care across the West Midlands.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage early applications.

For further information, please contact: Dr David Palmer [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current licence to practise or hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health).
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association relevant to the advertised role's Specialty
• Applicants must be in current NHS clinical practice (or similar setting), or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice, whilst in this post
• Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good - -Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes.
• Applicants who are GPs are normally required to be on the National Performer's List (unless they are solely undertaking an educational management role).

Desirable

• Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Experience of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
• An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate
• Proven negotiation skills
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate NHSE WT&E's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
• Commitment to own personal development.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

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

NHS England

Address

23 Stephenson Street

Birmingham

B2 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide high-quality core general practice nursing services and will be ready to work autonomously as part of the wider General Practice team. The role does not require independent prescribing, advanced nurse practitioner qualifications or routine minor illness management.

The successful candidate will be the practices main nurse and will therefore have an important role in supporting the safe, effective and well-organised delivery of nursing services across the practice. This will include routine nursing clinics, cervical screening, childhood immunisations, adult and seasonal vaccinations, travel vaccinations, wound care, injections, health checks, phlebotomy where appropriate, and supporting long-term condition reviews within competency.

As the practices lead nurse, the postholder will also support key nursing processes, including recall systems, vaccine ordering, stock management, cold-chain monitoring, infection prevention and control, nursing protocols, clinical audits, quality improvement work, and supervision and support of the practice HCAs in relation to nursing activities.

The postholder will work closely with the GP partners, Practice Manager, pharmacists, ACPs, HCAs, care coordinators, administrative colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. They will be expected to work within their own professional competency, recognise their limitations, and escalate appropriately where clinical issues fall outside their scope of practice.

Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to act as the practices Safeguarding Lead, working with the GP partners, Practice Manager and wider team to support safeguarding processes, training, escalation and liaison with external agencies

Clinical Nursing Responsibilities

The postholder will work within their own professional competency and scope of practice. Duties may include:

• Running routine general practice nursing clinics.
• Undertaking cervical screening
• Delivering childhood immunisations in line with the national immunisation schedule.
• Delivering adult and seasonal vaccination programmes.
• Providing travel health advice and travel vaccinations in line with training, competency and appropriate PGDs or PSDs.
• Providing wound care, dressings and suture or clip removal.
• Administering B12 injections and other injections under appropriate PGDs or PSDs.
• Administering hormonal or oncology-related injections where directed by secondary care and where appropriate training, governance and authorisation are in place.
• Undertaking health checks and lifestyle advice.
• Undertaking phlebotomy where appropriate.
• Supporting long-term condition reviews within competency.
• Recognising acutely unwell patients and escalating appropriately.
• Discussing clinical concerns with the GP partners, duty clinician, ACPs or wider clinical team where matters fall outside the postholders scope of practice.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and appropriately coded clinical records.

Lead Nurse Responsibilities

The postholder will be the practices lead nurse and will support the safe and effective organisation of nursing services. Protected administration time will be provided to allow for the activities described. Duties will include:

• Taking a lead role in the delivery and monitoring of childhood immunisations.
• Taking a lead role in adult, seasonal and travel vaccination programmes.
• Supporting achievement of cervical screening, immunisation and other relevant practice targets.
• Supporting safe vaccine ordering, storage, stock rotation and stock control.
• Supporting cold-chain monitoring and escalation processes.
• Supporting infection prevention and control processes within the practice.
• Contributing to nursing-related audits and quality improvement work.
• Supporting call and recall systems for nursing-related services.
• Helping to maintain and review nursing protocols, PGDs, PSD processes and related practice guidance.
• Supporting the safe management of clinical stock, dressings, vaccines, emergency equipment and other nursing-related supplies.
• Supporting HCAs and other members of the team with nursing-related processes, within the limits of the postholders role and experience.
• Supporting the development, training and upskilling of HCAs where appropriate.
• Escalating risks, incidents, safety concerns or training needs to the Practice Manager and GP partners.

Care and Programme Management

The postholder will:

• Contribute to local and national targets, including cervical screening, immunisations and long-term condition care.
• Support safe and effective call and recall systems.
• Help ensure appropriate coding and documentation of nursing activity.
• Contribute to audit and review of nursing outcomes.
• Support the identification of patients requiring follow-up or escalation.
• Refer or signpost patients to other members of the multidisciplinary team, community services, statutory services or voluntary organisations where appropriate.
• Be aware of safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support appropriate reimbursement processes for drugs, vaccines, injectables and dressings that the practice can claim back from NHS England.

Working Within Scope of Practice

The postholder will:

• Work within NMC professional standards and their own scope of competence.
• Be accountable for their own professional actions.
• Recognise professional and personal limitations.
• Seek advice and escalate appropriately where clinical issues fall outside their competency.
• Maintain evidence of training and competency for key clinical activities.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Ensure that any expanded clinical duties are only undertaken following appropriate training, assessment and agreement with the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Practice Nurse or in a relevant primary care nursing role.
• Competent to deliver core nursing services within general practice.
• Competent in cervical screening, or willing to complete any required update training.
• Competent in childhood immunisations and adult vaccinations.
• Experience or training in travel health and travel vaccinations, or willingness to undertake training where appropriate.

Desirable

• Previous experience in general practice.
• Experience or interest in safeguarding leadership.
• Experience of vaccine stock management and cold-chain processes.
• Experience supporting HCAs or junior colleagues.
• Experience contributing to audits, recalls or quality improvement.
• Experience in long-term condition reviews.

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

Morris House Group Practice

Address

239 Lordship Lane

London

N17 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bordesley East PCN is a dynamic and innovative Primary Care Network located in East Birmingham, serving a population of almost 40,000 patients through a network of committed GP practices.

We are passionate about delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare and have embraced modern ways of working to support both patients and staff. Our practices utilise advanced clinical systems and digital technologies, including online services, electronic prescribing and remote consultation platforms.

Our multidisciplinary team approach ensures patients receive the right care from the right professional at the right time, improving both patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

We are committed to fostering a positive working culture, supporting professional development and creating opportunities for clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills within primary care.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both practices within the PCN:

• Garratts Green Lane Surgery: 2 sessions per week
• Downsfield Medical Practice: 1 session per week

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise.
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT or working towards CCT.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care Network.
• Additional clinical qualifications or specialist interests relevant to primary care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of General Practice services and NHS primary care.
• Ability to manage a varied clinical workload safely and effectively.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system.
• Experience of Systm One clinical system.
• Knowledge of the role and function of Primary Care Networks.
• Understanding of local population health needs and health inequalities.
• Experience of service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and primary care developments.

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

Garretts Green Lane Surgery

Address

Garretts Green Lane Surgery

172 Garretts Green Lane

Birmingham

B26 2SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.

What we offer

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

10 PA WTE Job share, compressed hours and part-time will be considered

£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years

The services are supported by multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals

The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background

Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities

90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system

Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme

Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day

Free on-site car parking and access to electric car charging points

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• At least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training, or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis
• A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period, or in aggregate) since obtaining primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in relevant speciality in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades, or equivalent experience and competencies.
• Full GMC registration
• DBS clearance

Desirable

• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to further development
• Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients in child and adolescent psychiatry
• Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
• Ability to appraise own performance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
• Find creative solutions to problems
• Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues.

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 4, St George's site

Long Leys Road

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. This will be done in line with the Job evaluation Handbook guidelines.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
• Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
• Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Strategic thinking ability to anticipate
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
• Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
• Ability to organise and prioritise an autonomous caseload and meet changing deadlines
• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
• Ability to support learning, reflective practice and development of colleagues
• Intermediate keyboard skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Desirable

• Ability to co-ordinate complex assessments, reviews and meetings across organisations

Other

Essential

• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
• Used to working in a busy environment
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Effective organiser
• Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
• May be required to travel to ICB Offices and other venues within the ICB area as required
• Car driver

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and practical understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding duties, consent, confidentiality and information sharing
• Experience of assessing people with complex health and care needs and producing evidence-based clinical reports
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care

Desirable

• Experience of care planning, review, risk management and person-centered practice
• Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Registered Nurse (Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability)

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

Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board

Address

Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

Norfolk

NR1 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. This will be done in line with the Job evaluation Handbook guidelines.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
• Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
• Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Strategic thinking ability to anticipate
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
• Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
• Ability to organise and prioritise an autonomous caseload and meet changing deadlines
• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
• Ability to support learning, reflective practice and development of colleagues
• Intermediate keyboard skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Desirable

• Ability to co-ordinate complex assessments, reviews and meetings across organisations

Other

Essential

• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
• Used to working in a busy environment
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Effective organiser
• Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
• May be required to travel to ICB Offices and other venues within the ICB area as required
• Car driver

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and practical understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding duties, consent, confidentiality and information sharing
• Experience of assessing people with complex health and care needs and producing evidence-based clinical reports
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care

Desirable

• Experience of care planning, review, risk management and person-centered practice
• Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Registered Nurse (Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability)

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

Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board

Address

Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board

Endeavour House

Russell Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

The post-holder will support delivery of the Practice EHCH service in accordance with:

• the current NHS England Network Contract DES;
• the current Enhanced Health in Care Homes framework;
• the Practices agreed care-home operating model;
• the Practice's clinical governance arrangements;
• relevant ICB requirements and local pathways;
• NICE guidance and other national clinical guidance;
• relevant safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty requirements;
• information governance requirements;
• local medicines-management policies;
• relevant CQC requirements and care-home policies; and
• professional standards and regulatory requirements.

The AMP will:

• Participate in scheduled care-home ward rounds as part of the multidisciplinary team and according to the agreed Practice care-home model.
• Work collaboratively with care-home staff to identify residents requiring clinical review, prioritising according to clinical urgency, frailty, risk and agreed care-home processes.
• Contribute to proactive identification of residents at increased risk of deterioration, hospital admission, falls, medication-related harm, malnutrition/dehydration, pressure damage and other significant health risks.
• Contribute to personalised care and support planning, ensuring that the resident's wishes, preferences, capacity, communication needs, clinical needs and goals are considered.
• Support timely clinical assessment of new or returning care-home residents and contribute to the Practice's arrangements for comprehensive assessment and personalised care planning following admission/readmission.
• Review and update care plans where there is a significant change in clinical circumstances.
• Work with the wider MDT to identify appropriate interventions and services that enable residents to remain safely within the care-home environment wherever appropriate.
• Participate in MDT discussions and case conferences for residents with complex or changing needs.
• Support effective communication between the care home, Practice, community services, secondary care, pharmacy, social care and other relevant agencies.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit, quality improvement and monitoring of EHCH activity and outcomes.

The current national framework emphasises integrated working between primary care, community health, social care and care homes, with personalised care and support at the centre of the model.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration appropriate to the AMP profession.
• Relevant advanced clinical qualification at postgraduate level or demonstrable equivalent advanced-practice capability.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment and decision-making competence.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Appropriate prescribing qualification where prescribing is a requirement of the post.
• Appropriate training and competence in phlebotomy.
• Evidence of competence in relevant clinical observations and investigations.
• Current mandatory training appropriate to the role.
• Appropriate professional indemnity/insurance arrangements.

Desirable

• Advanced practice MSc or equivalent.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Advanced assessment qualification.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification where applicable.
• Relevant care-of-the-elderly/frailty qualification.
• Palliative/end-of-life care training.
• Dementia training.
• Leadership qualification.
• Relevant safeguarding qualification/training.

Skills and Competency

Essential

• The post-holder must demonstrate the ability to:
• undertake advanced clinical assessment;
• make safe autonomous clinical decisions;
• recognise clinical deterioration;
• manage acute clinical presentations;
• manage long-term conditions;
• interpret clinical investigations;
• undertake phlebotomy;
• perform routine observations;
• formulate differential diagnoses;
• develop management plans;
• initiate appropriate treatment within scope;
• make appropriate referrals;
• safety-net patients and care staff;
• communicate complex clinical information clearly;
• work effectively within an MDT;
• manage competing clinical priorities;
• maintain accurate clinical records;
• use electronic clinical systems;
• manage clinical risk;
• escalate appropriately;
• demonstrate sound clinical judgement; and
• work effectively in a care-home environment.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with older people and people with cognitive impairment.
• Ability to communicate with relatives and carers sensitively.
• Ability to communicate with care-home staff at all levels.
• Ability to manage difficult or sensitive conversations.
• Ability to explain clinical information clearly.
• Ability to negotiate and influence appropriately.
• Ability to work constructively across organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrable commitment to compassionate and person-centred care.

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of:
• acute illness in older people;
• frailty;
• multimorbidity;
• long-term condition management;
• dementia and delirium;
• falls;
• nutrition and hydration;
• medicines safety;
• polypharmacy;
• safeguarding;
• Mental Capacity Act;
• consent;
• advance care planning;
• palliative and end-of-life care;
• appropriate referral pathways;
• infection prevention and control;
• clinical governance;
• patient safety;
• evidence-based practice; and
• relevant NICE and national guidance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of:
• Enhanced Health in Care Homes;
• Network Contract DES requirements;
• primary care contractual arrangements;
• care-home clinical governance;
• community services;
• admission avoidance pathways;
• virtual wards;
• urgent community response;
• integrated care systems;
• shared care records; and
• care-home quality and regulatory requirements.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Experience of managing patients with acute illness.
• Experience of managing patients with multiple long-term conditions.
• Experience of working with older people and/or people with frailty and complex needs.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Experience of clinical risk assessment and escalation.
• Experience of interpreting clinical investigations.
• Experience of making or supporting appropriate referrals.
• Experience of maintaining high-quality clinical records.
• Experience of working within clinical governance arrangements.
• Experience of recognising deterioration and acting appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice.
• Experience working in care homes.
• Experience undertaking care-home ward/home rounds.
• Experience of proactive care planning.
• Experience of admission avoidance.
• Experience of frailty assessment.
• Experience of palliative/end-of-life care.
• Experience of medicines optimisation/polypharmacy.
• Experience of quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of teaching care-home or healthcare staff.

Leadership and Teamwork

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of an MDT.
• Ability to work autonomously while recognising the need for escalation.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership within scope of practice.
• Ability to support colleagues and care-home staff.
• Ability to contribute to service improvement.
• Ability to manage clinical priorities safely.
• Ability to work collaboratively with primary, community and secondary care.
• Commitment to shared decision-making.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• professional integrity;
• compassion;
• reliability;
• resilience;
• initiative;
• accountability;
• sound judgement;
• adaptability;
• commitment to patient safety;
• commitment to equality and inclusion;
• commitment to continuous learning;
• ability to work under pressure;
• ability to recognise personal limitations;
• commitment to collaborative working; and
• a proactive approach to improving care for care-home residents.

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

South Doc Services

Address

West Heath Medical Centre

194-196 West Heath Road

Northfield

Birmingham

West Midlands

B31 3HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. This will be done in line with the Job evaluation Handbook guidelines

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional body

Other

Essential

• Used to working in a busy environment on rotational shifts covering 7 days
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Effective organizer, influencer and networker

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including
• performance and change.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
• Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems
• before they arise
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard
• skills.

Desirable

• Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful
• Projects

Autonomy Freedom to Act

Essential

• Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on
• policy implementation)

Equality & Diversity

Essential

• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management
• systems in the area

Financial and Physical Resources

Essential

• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes

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

Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board

Address

Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board

Endeavour House

Russell Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The Senior Programme Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for the delivery of complex programmes and projects across Surrey.

The post holder will lead the design, mobilisation, implementation and evaluation of large-scale transformation programmes, ensuring delivery of agreed objectives, quality standards, benefits realisation and financial performance. The role will support collaboration across multiple federations, Primary Care Networks, Practices, providers and system partners to develop sustainable models of care and improve outcomes for patients, practices and populations.

The Senior Programme Manager will operate at a senior leadership level, influencing across organisational boundaries and providing expert programme management support. The post holder will manage multiple programmes simultaneously and will be expected to work autonomously, exercising considerable judgement and decision-making authority.

This role will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of Neighbourhood working and at-scale delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic programmes aligned to organisational objectives.
• Support the development of business cases, options appraisals and investment proposals.
• Translate strategic objectives into deliverable work programmes and implementation plans.
• Provide expert programme management advice to Directors, Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, service redesign and organisational improvement.

Programme and Project Delivery

• Lead multiple complex programmes from initiation through to implementation and evaluation.
• Establish and manage programme governance arrangements.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, milestones, risk registers and benefits realisation frameworks.
• Ensure programme delivery is achieved within agreed timescales, quality standards and financial envelopes.
• Manage interdependencies across multiple organisations and workstreams.
• Lead programme mobilisation for new contracts and services.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and embedded into future delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with:
• GP Federations
• PCNs
• GP Practices
• ICBs
• NHS England
• Community and acute providers
• Local authorities
• Voluntary sector partners
• Patients and public representatives
• Act as a senior representative for DHC at meetings, workshops and system forums.
• Facilitate collaboration across organisational boundaries to achieve shared outcomes.
• Manage complex and sensitive stakeholder relationships.

Performance and Benefits Management

• Develop robust performance reporting frameworks.
• Monitor programme performance using agreed KPIs and outcome measures.
• Produce reports and presentations for Boards, Executive Teams and programme boards.
• Ensure benefits are identified, measured and realised.
• Escalate risks and issues proactively with recommendations for resolution.

Financial Management

• Support programme budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Ensure programmes deliver value for money and achieve agreed financial outcomes.
• Support the development of funding bids and business cases.
• Contribute to contract monitoring and performance review processes.

Governance and Risk

• Ensure programmes comply with organisational governance requirements.
• Maintain programme risk registers and assurance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and organisational policies.
• Prepare reports and papers for Board and committee meetings.
• Support audit, assurance and regulatory requirements.

People Leadership

• Provide leadership and management to programme and project staff.
• Develop a high-performing programme management culture.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and emerging leaders.
• Lead recruitment, performance management and development activities where required.
• Promote organisational values and foster collaborative working.

Communication and Relationships

The post holder will regularly communicate with:

• Federation Chief Executives
• Directors and Senior Management Teams
• PCN Clinical Directors and Managers
• ICB and Place leads
• Programme Boards
• NHS England representatives
• External partners and suppliers

The ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and influence senior stakeholders is essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS structures, commissioning and provider arrangements.
• Primary Care Networks and General Practice.
• Programme and project management methodologies.
• Governance and risk management.
• Financial management and performance reporting.
• Change management and service redesign methodologies.

Skills

Essential

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Exceptional stakeholder management.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Programme governance expertise.
• Financial and analytical skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Leadership and people management capability.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Significant programme management experience within the NHS or healthcare sector.
• Experience leading complex transformation programmes involving multiple organisations.
• Experience of developing business cases and securing stakeholder approval.
• Experience of presenting to Boards and senior committees.
• Experience managing programme budgets and resources.
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing without direct authority.

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

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oakridge Park Medical Centre is seeking a compassionate and motivated GP to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who iscommitted to delivering high-quality patient care and can work confidently and effectively in a busy primary care environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking practiceserving a growing patient population in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering excellent clinical care while contributing to the ongoing development of the practice and wider Primary Care Network.

This role is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027, with the potential for extension, subject to funding and service requirements. immediate start preferred

About Us

Oakridge Park Medical Centre is a thriving GP practice based in Milton Keynes, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our local community.

Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, nursing staff, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, care coordinators, and administrative colleagues who work collaboratively to deliver excellent patient outcomes. Through our Primary Care Network partnerships, we have access to a range of additional healthcare professionals who support our population's diverse needs.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive working environment where staff wellbeing, professional development, and excellent patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

Training Practice

As a training practice, we are committed to supporting the development of the future healthcare workforce. We regularly host GP Registrars, undertaking clinical placements.

We encourage continuous learning within the practice and actively support clinicians in developing specialist interests and expanding their skills through education and training.

Main Duties of the Role

• The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Clinical Responsibilities
• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care to the registered practice population.
• Undertaking face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations.
• Assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribing safely and effectively in accordance with NHS and local guidelines.
• Reviewing and actioning test results, hospital correspondence, and clinical documentation promptly.
• Undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne.
• Participating in care planning and health promotion activities for patients withlong-term conditions.
• Managing referrals and associated clinical administration in a timely manner.
• Quality and Governance
• Supporting the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and
• Enhanced Service targets.
• Participating in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality
• improvement initiatives.
• Promoting evidence-based practice throughout the organisation.
• Maintaining a strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant NHS and practice policies, including
• infection prevention, confidentiality, and information governance.
• Professional Development
• Maintaining GMC registration, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.
• Participating in continuing professional development (CPD) activities and
• mandatory training.
• Contributing positively to the development of the wider practice team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner with MRCGP and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England National Performers List.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Appropriate medical defence indemnity (MPS, MDU, or equivalent).
• Evidence of current appraisal and revalidation.
• Eligibility to work independently in the UK
• Experience working within a UK primary care environment.
• Experience of QOF, clinical audit, and quality improvement activities.
• Knowledge of medicines management and prescribing governance.
• Understanding of Integrated Care Board (ICB) initiatives and primary care services.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills appropriate to an experienced GP.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne.
• Participation in quality improvement or leadership activities.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within General Practice.
• Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Excellent consultation, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Understanding of QOF and primary care contractual requirements.

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

Oakridge Park Medical Centre

Address

30 Texel Close

Oakridge Park

Milton Keynes

MK14 6GL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• A range of face to face, telephone and triage sessions for patient contact, both same day and planned care where appropriate.
• Manage pathology results for tests generated through patient contacts.
• Use and adhere to practice systems for excellent communication and handover with lead GP and other relevant MDT colleagues, including any clinicians working off-site.
• Support the triage process for all patient-led demand.
• Contribute to clinical admin including evaluating, actioning and processing hospital correspondence and results. This includes ordering appropriate tests and ensuring safety netting and follow up. You will contact the patient to complete tasks where this is required.
• Supporting other members of the MDT including pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, physician associate, healthcare assistants and administrators with clinical and process questions as needed.
• Participating in and being visible as part of the practice team, including attendance at clinical team meetings and whole team meetings.
• QI and audit projects, depending on need.
• Pay attention to appropriate coding, note keeping and flagging of any system issues as they arise.
• Act on safeguarding concerns with named leads where appropriate.
• Demonstrate your commitment to high quality, safe care that supports clinical continuity for those patients and crucial clinical circumstances where this is crucial.
• Take part in learning events, audits, and discreet pieces of work where formally agreed.
• Respect ways of working that have been agreed among the clinical team.
• Commit to understanding your role in practice systems and to flagging where there are learning events so the system can improve.
• Commit to learning new IT systems and innovations in use of IT in service of patient care.
• Commit to supporting continuity where this is clearly best for the patient.
• By taking responsibility and ensuring you follow through and complete tasks where possible (therefore avoiding unnecessary follow up or work by others).
• Discuss cases with colleagues where appropriate with a commitment to learning from experience and sharing learning.
• Respect multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Work across organisational boundaries when this is in the interests of patient care.
• Keep up to date with new guidance.
• Your work will particularly support continuity of care, safety and quality for complex or urgent cases:
• You will take responsibility for managing complexity and facilitating continuity of care where appropriate.
• Informing other GPs about complex cases known to them.
• Display your clinical reasoning clearly in the records.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered.
• Qualified General Practitioner (MRCGP or equivalent).
• Currently on a performers list.

Desirable

• GP trainer.
• Desire to become a GP trainer.
• LARC insertion Trained.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in UK General Practice.
• Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable groups, including use of interpreters.
• Experience of being the named GP for a list of patients or of providing continuity of care.
• Experience of GP admin including eg PIP forms.
• Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx, MS Teams.
• Experience of clinical triage.

Desirable

• Clinical experience of 2+ years
• Experience of working with deprived populations.
• Delivery of clinical audit.
• QOF management.
• Experience of working in Islington/ NCL general practice.
• Experience of working in at-scale systems.
• Experience of safeguarding leadership/ desire to take this on.
• Supervision of other roles and staff members

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

Islington GP Federation

Address

Northern Medical Centre

11 Hornsey St, London

Holloway Road

London

N7 8GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.islingtongpfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key areas and responsibilities:

Clinical

Provide full range of general medical services according to patient need

Participate in and maximise income via Enhanced Services, QOF, LES and IIF taking responsibility for agreed areas

Provide on call services in the form of duty doctor as part of the GP clinical team during core hours

Participate in clinical audit and governance

Complete medical and other reports for patients registered with the Practice

Education

Clinical supervision of other professionals including nursing, and registrars.

Maintain personal professional development via personal education plan and professional requirements and appraisal

Person Specification

About You

Essential

• You enjoy general practice and are passionate about delivering safe and effective care, contributing to the development of the services that we provide and maintaining if not improving, a Good CQC rated service.
• You must:
• be a practicing General Practitioner
• be included in the GMC Register.
• be on the NHS England Performers List (practitioners on the Wales Performer List will have to apply to NHS England but guidance on the process will be provided)
• possess excellent communication skills
• We are pleased to confirm that we have applied for a UK Sponsor Licence, enabling us to support applications from suitably qualified international GPs. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, subject to approval and regulatory requirements.
• Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

What next

Essential

• We would love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a chat to find out more and to arrange an informal visit. We believe in the benefit of informal visits as it isnt just about us wanting you to come and work here, you also need to feel that we are a right fit for you! Why dont you email to [email protected] to request an initial chat and informal visit, to be followed by emailing your CV and Covering Letter to Nicolas Storey Managing Partner. We prefer applications by email rather than through NHS Jobs.
• Closing date 26th June 2026
• Start date by October 2026 subject to notice period if applicable

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

Plas Ffynnon Medical Centre

Address

Middleton Road

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY11 2RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

Assess patients with new, ongoing and undiagnosed conditions

Make independent clinical decisions within their competence

Agree treatment and care plans with patients

Prescribe safely and in line with local and national guidance

Provide health advice and support patients to manage their conditions

Refer patients to other services when appropriate

Review results, letters, reports and prescription requests

Undertake home visits when clinically necessary

Keep accurate and up-to-date clinical records

Complete clinical administration within an agreed timescale

Support prevention, screening and long-term condition management

Contribute to safeguarding and patient safety

Take part in clinical meetings, audit and learning

Provide reasonable cover for colleagues during planned or unexpected absence

Carry out the usual duties of a salaried GP working in general practice

Follow practice policies on confidentiality, prescribing, safeguarding, data protection and health and safety

Maintain GMC registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements

Take responsibility for continuing professional development

Work respectfully with clinical, reception and administration colleagues

Raise concerns promptly when patient or staff safety may be affected

Contribute ideas for improving patient care and the way the practice works

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC GP Register
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• Eligible to work as a GP in the UK
• Appropriate medical indemnity arrangements
• Able to assess and manage patients independently
• Safe and considered approach to prescribing
• Clear written and spoken communication
• Able to work well with clinical and non-clinical colleagues
• Good time management and clinical record-keeping
• Willing to contribute to practice meetings, learning and improvement
• Reliable and willing to ask for help when needed

Desirable

• Previous experience of NHS general practice
• Experience of using SystmOne
• Experience or interest in audit, teaching or service improvement
• A clinical interest that would add to the skills already available within 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).

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