Job description

Job responsibilities

Improving quality and outcomes

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of work to improve health outcomes

Knowledge

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Other

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• General practitioner with MRCGP
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
• Pro active approach and evidence of CPD within clinical role
• Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role

Desirable

• Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor
• Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management

Skills and abilities

Essential

• A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate.
• Strong Interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in medical education
• Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce, the Gold Guide and educational theory
• 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.

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate NHSE'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

Premier House

Caversham Road

Reading

RG1 7EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking clinical team based at Almondsbury Surgery and Pilning Surgery in South Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, successful training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and flexible ways of working.

We welcome applications from newly qualified GPs, experienced GPs, those returning to practice and clinicians seeking a portfolio career.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred General Practice care.
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate.
• Manage clinical correspondence and workflow.
• Review and authorise prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to achievement of practice quality standards and service development.

About Us

Hanham Health is a well-established teaching and training practice operating across:

• Hanham Surgery
• Oldland Surgery
• Almondsbury Surgery
• Pilning Surgery

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics, First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators and experienced administrative staff.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive team culture where collaboration, learning and innovation are actively encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Protected learning time.
• Regular clinical meetings and peer support.
• Strong educational environment within a training practice.
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests and portfolio careers.
• Modern digital systems including EMIS Web, Accurx and ANIMA.
• Dedicated administrative support to help reduce workload.

Practice Locations

Almondsbury Surgery

Sundays Hill

Bristol

BS32 4DS

Pilning Surgery

Northwick Road

Pilning

Bristol

BS35 4JF

For Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Nicola Hudson

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion before commencement).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, CCT expected within 6 months of interview date, or equivalent route to GP registration (CEGPR).

Desirable

• MRCGP.
• Additional qualifications relevant to primary care.
• Evidence of specialist interests relevant to General Practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice or completion of GP Specialty Training.
• Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement and risk management.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS primary care.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of telephone consultations.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising trainees or students.
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement or service development projects.
• Experience in an area of specialist clinical interest.

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

Hanham Health

Address

Almondsbury Surgery

Sundays Hill,

Bristol

BS32 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be part of a wider team of Pharmacy staff, supporting the care homes, while being supported by our Clinical Lead who is on the PICS leadership team.

• Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations

• Carry out medicines optimisations tasks including effective medicine administration, supporting medication reviews and medicine reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.

• Support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Review, ie. Organise necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR

• Provide expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and talking local health inequalities

• Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients

• Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing locally

• Promote Electronic Repeat Dispensing to patients

• Promote online ordering through the NHS App

• Support practice reception teams in streamlining prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and Clinical Pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests

• Attending weekly Care Home Ward Rounds with the GPs, face to face and virtually.

• Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP Practices

• Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, IIF, and other contracts

• Support the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements

• Carry out housekeeping while in patient records e.g. dose optimisation, syncing medicines etc

• Conduct prescribing audits (as requested by Senior Clinical Pharmacist)

• To work at one or more of the 4 practices, and allocated care homes within the PCN

Additional Responsibilities

• Promote our culture of equality and diversity

• Ensure our principles of openness, transparency and candor are upheld

• Continue annual training and CPD to maintain good practices, especially within Safeguarding and IPC.

Professional Development / Personal Performance.

• Identify learning needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need.

• Establish own support mechanisms to enable structured reflection, including clinical supervision, development of supportive networks mentoring and coaching.

• Participate in and undertake clinical supervision of colleagues on an individual or group

• Participate in the Divisional appraisal System and demonstrate the achievement of agreed personal objectives.

Physical and Mental Skills

• The post holder should be physically fit for the role with the necessary keyboard and IT skills.

• The post holder would be expected to coordinate delivery of care in line with the pathway for heart failure patients, performing comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.

• Required to communicate across the health community and with patients / carers where the nature of the information given may be sensitive and could be disputed.

• The post holder should be empathetic and skilled in listening, persuasion and negotiation, and recognizes Care, Compassion, Courage, Competency, Communication, and Commitment in their role.

Effort and Environment

Physical Effort

• Frequent long periods of time spent writing up patient related information within agreed time limits. There is a need for speed and accuracy. This is a continuous requirement throughout each day.

• Prolonged periods of time spent in a sitting position at a computer screen when answering the telephone and writing clinical information in patients notes at the same time.

• Infrequent sitting or standing in a restricted position eg: crouching or kneeling to deliver care. Infrequent moderate / occasional intense effort for several short periods.

• Treatment sessions may require the post holder to undertake moving and handling tasks with the patient which may or may not involve using specialist equipment. Occasional requirement to transport bulky equipment to patients homes.

Mental Effort

• Prolonged periods of concentration are required frequently throughout each shift when prioritising referrals and allocating work to other team members. This can often involve changing from one task to another and back to original task with several interruptions in between.

• Prioritising work is essential, as often many tasks are required to be undertaken simultaneously. The post holder is required to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Concentration on reading and writing reports is necessary. Deadlines are applicable for multi-professional meetings.

• Concentration for periods of time when working and discussing health issues with patients, families and carers.

Emotional Effort

• Some patients will have complex needs. Some will have problems that can cause stress for the post holder.

• The post holder can also be faced with distressing circumstances and emotionally demanding situations, which will come about occasionally when dealing clients and their families. There can be frustration when patients do not accept or action health plans.

Working Conditions

• To function effectively across a variety of environments e.g.: GP Practice, patients homes and care homes.

• The post holder can be a lone worker.

• Occasionally the post holder may be exposed to aggressive verbal/physical aggression from patients, relatives and other health and social care professionals over the telephone or face to face

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Ashfield North Primary Care Network

Nottingham

NG17 1JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking clinical team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. We are offering 4-6 sessions for this 12-month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, innovative training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care whilst supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and flexible working.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive General Medical Services to our patient population and work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and responsive primary care services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with current best practice.
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate.
• Review and action clinical correspondence and laboratory results.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in line with local and national guidance.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using EMIS Web.
• Participate in safeguarding, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and wider practice objectives.
• Attend practice meetings, educational events and protected learning sessions.
• Support the teaching and training ethos of the practice where appropriate.

About Hanham Health

Hanham Health is a well-established training practice operating across four sites:

• Hanham Surgery
• Oldland Surgery
• Almondsbury Surgery
• Pilning Surgery

We are proud of our supportive team culture and commitment to innovation, education and service development. Our clinical teams are supported by experienced administrative staff and modern digital systems, enabling clinicians to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

We actively encourage professional development and support clinicians wishing to develop specialist interests, portfolio careers or leadership skills.

Location

This maternity cover position will be based primarily at:

Hanham Surgery

33 Whittucks Road

Hanham

Bristol

BS15 3HY

and

Oldland Surgery

143-145 High Street

Oldland Common

Bristol

BS30 9QS

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Protected learning time.
• Weekly clinical meetings and peer support.
• Supportive and experienced clinical leadership team.
• Modern digital systems including EMIS Web, Accurx and ANIMA.
• Strong educational environment within an established training practice.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive, collaborative and welcoming working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a supportive practice environment with a strong emphasis on quality patient care, teamwork and professional development.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS General Practice and current primary care issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of GMC Good Medical Practice standards.
• Understanding of clinical governance, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Understanding of information governance and confidentiality requirements.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within healthcare.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Knowledge of Primary Care Networks and integrated care working.
• Knowledge of population health and preventative care approaches.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion prior to commencement).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, CEGPR, or equivalent qualification recognised for UK General Practice.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• MRCGP.
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to Primary Care.
• Additional qualifications or accreditation in a specialist clinical area.
• Educational, leadership or management qualifications.
• Evidence of teaching, training or mentoring experience.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Competent IT and digital consultation skills.
• Ability to contribute positively to service development and change.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Teaching and training skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience supporting service redesign or innovation projects.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice or successful completion of GP Specialty Training.
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
• Experience of managing clinical workload effectively and safely.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS Primary Care.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of telephone, video and digital consultations.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising trainees or students.
• Participation in audit, research or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of developing a specialist clinical interest.

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

Hanham Health

Address

33 Whittucks Road

Hanham

Bristol

BS15 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide consultations to patients at the practice by taking histories, examination, investigations, including diagnostic tests. Treating patients and prescribing appropriate medication. Referring patients or providing advice, as appropriate.

Management of long term conditions.

Conducting consultations via telephone and in person.

Recording notes of consultations in an accurate and timely manner on the practices clinical system (EMIS).

Providing clinical advice and support to other clinical staff and respond to queries from the administrative teams.

Attend and participate in regular practice and multidisciplinary meetings.

Develop care plans in consultation with patients.

Participate in clinical audits within the practice.

Contribute to the development of protocols and clinical standards within the practice

Contribute to the ongoing development of the practice, including identifying opportunities for service development.

Carrying out home visits when required

Reviewing and acting on correspondence relating to patients

The postholder will be expected to undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within a primary care team

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation

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

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

To attend local protected learning time events.

Responsibilities outside the organisation. To engage with events and learning organised by organisations related to health care development in the locality and in particular the Mercian PCN and the Staffordshire CCG.

Participate in the review of significant events and complaints to encourage learning.

Person Specification

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)
• Evidence of independent working in General Practice
• Experience of supporting service change
• Teaching of GP Reg/ Physician Associate students/Nursing students
• Evidence of participation in Audit

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Inclusion on the NHS England performers list

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

Laurel House Surgery

Address

12 Albert Road

Tamworth

B79 7JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, administration and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and concise consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data.
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

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

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

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

General:

The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to take on other duties appropriate to the role.

The Senior Partner reserves the right to amend this job description in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment.
• Strong clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care.
• Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about technology and improving healthcare outcomes.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration and Certification:
• Be included in the NHS England list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006.
• Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register.

Professional Standing and Other Requirements

Essential

• Not be prohibited from providing services due to regulation breaches (e.g., NHS Performers Lists Regulations).
• Not be suspended from practice by the NHS or from the GMCs list of medical practitioners.
• Not be subject to any interim suspension orders from the GMC under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Hold appropriate medical indemnity insurance covering all professional duties.
• Successfully complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Be willing to engage in ongoing professional development as required

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

New Court Surgery

Address

Borough Fields Shopping Centre

Royal Wootton Bassett

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN4 7AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.newcourt-wilts.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Coordinator contributes to the delivery of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Direct Enhanced Service (DES), supporting proactive, personalised care and population health management for individuals with complex needs, frailty, long-term conditions, and those at risk of unplanned admission.

The role supports the delivery of:

• Enhanced Health in Care Homes EHCH service specification
• Anticipatory care for high-risk cohorts
• Personalised Care and Support Planning PCSP
• Multidisciplinary team MDT working across primary, community, social care, and voluntary sectors

This role supports reducing health inequalities through proactive case management, care coordination, and structured clinical support within HCA/Nurse Associate competency and delegation frameworks.

The post holder works under the supervision of registered clinicians and is central to coordinating care across PCN multidisciplinary services, ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated, and person-centred care aligned to PCN DES and member practice requirements.

Clinical Governance & Delegation

The post holder undertakes delegated clinical activity in line with NHS England HCA/Nurse Associate competencies and PCN clinical governance arrangements, including:

• Basic clinical observations and structured monitoring
• Supporting long-term condition reviews under clinical protocols
• Supporting vaccination delivery programmes under direction
• Early identification of deterioration in frailty and LTC cohorts
• Escalation of clinical concerns to registered clinicians in line with agreed pathways

All clinical activity is undertaken within:

• Local PCN SOPs
• Clinical supervision arrangements
• Professional competency frameworks HCA / Care Certificate level or above

2. Core Responsibilities PCN DES Aligned

2.1 MDT Coordination EHCH & Anticipatory Care Delivery

In line with PCN DES requirements for MDT working, the post holder will:

• Coordinate and schedule regular MDT meetings for EHCH and high-risk cohorts
• Develop and maintain MDT case lists prioritised using risk stratification tools frailty, admission risk, care home residency, LTC complexity
• Collate and present relevant patient information including:
• Recent primary care interactions
• Secondary care admissions and discharges
• Community health input
• Medication changes
• Vaccination status and care gaps
• Relevant clinical observations where recorded by HCA/Nurse Associate or community teams
• Record MDT decisions, ensuring:
• Clear allocation of actions
• Named responsible professionals
• Agreed timescales
• Monitor completion of MDT actions and escalate delays or clinical risk to the PCN clinical lead

2.2 Personalised Care and Support Planning PCSP

In line with NHSE PCN DES personalised care requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain and update Personalised Care and Support Plans PCSPs ensuring they are:
• Person-centred and outcome-focused
• Regularly reviewed following MDT discussions
• Updated post-discharge or following change in condition

PCSPs will include:

• Clinical summary GP-led input
• Functional, social, and wellbeing needs
• What matters to me statements
• Advance Care Planning ACP / Treatment Escalation Plans TEP
• Risk stratification frailty, falls risk, admission risk
• Preventative care status including immunisations
• Relevant HCA-contributed observations and monitoring data where applicable

2.3 Enhanced Health in Care Homes EHCH & Preventative Care

In alignment with EHCH DES requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain oversight of care home and housebound cohorts
• Support proactive care planning for residents in care homes
• Maintain vaccination registers for priority groups:
• Flu
• COVID-19 boosters
• Pneumococcal
• Shingles
• RSV
• Support vaccination programmes through:
• Identification of eligible patients
• Pre-vaccination screening and consent processes within competence
• Coordination of vaccination delivery with PCN clinical teams and providers
• Administration of vaccines within competency
• Support outbreak prevention planning in care homes through timely data provision

2.4 Care Coordination and Navigation PCN DES Personalised Care Model

The post holder will:

• Act as a point of contact for patients requiring care co-ordination support
• Support navigation across health, social care, and voluntary sector services
• Facilitate access to:
• Social prescribing link workers
• Community and voluntary sector services
• Rehabilitation and support services
• Support patients and carers to understand:
• PCSPs
• Care pathways
• Follow-up actions from MDTs
• Escalate safeguarding or clinical concerns in line with PCN policies

2.5 Structured Clinical Support HCA/Nurse Associate Function within PCN DES Delivery

In support of PCN anticipatory care and long-term condition management, the post holder will within competency:

• Undertake and record baseline clinical observations, including:
• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Oxygen saturation
• Temperature
• Weight / BMI
• Support long-term condition monitoring pathways, including:
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• COPD and asthma
• Support identification of:
• Clinical deterioration
• Frailty escalation
• Increased risk of admission
• Escalate abnormal findings promptly to registered clinicians in accordance with PCN SOPs

2.6 Discharge and Transfer of Care Unplanned Admission Avoidance

In line with PCN DES admission avoidance objectives, the post holder will:

• Monitor discharge notifications from secondary care and community settings
• Ensure follow-up actions are coordinated within 7 days of discharge
• Support reconciliation of:
• Medication changes (with pharmacy/clinical teams)
• Care plans and PCSP updates
• Clinical monitoring requirements
• Liaise with:
• Hospital discharge teams
• Community services
• Care homes
• PCN clinical pharmacists and GPs

2.7 Population Health Management & Data Quality

In alignment with PCN DES population health requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain accurate registers for:
• Frailty cohort
• Care home residents
• Long-term conditions
• Vaccination status
• End-of-life ACP registers
• Ensure accurate clinical coding in line with NHS standards:
• Frailty e.g. Rockwood CFS
• Care planning status
• Immunisation records
• TEP ACP documentation
• Support PCN reporting requirements including:
• EHCH service delivery metrics
• Vaccination uptake
• Admission avoidance indicators
• PCN DES contractual reporting

4. Key Interfaces

In line with PCN DES multidisciplinary working:

PCN Core Team

• GPs clinical leadership
• PCN pharmacists
• Social prescribing link workers
• First contact practitioners AHPs
• Mental health practitioners
• Nursing and HCA workforce

External Partners

• Care homes EHCH framework
• Community health services
• Acute hospital discharge teams
• Local authority social care
• Voluntary and community sector organisations

5. Key Performance Indicators PCN DES Aligned

Performance will be measured against PCN DES and EHCH outcomes:

• Percentage of eligible patients with up-to-date PCSPs
• Timeliness of MDT review and action completion
• Vaccination uptake rates in priority cohorts
• Timeliness of post-discharge follow-up within 7 days
• Reduction in avoidable emergency admissions in frailty cohort
• Coverage of care home residents within EHCH framework
• Patient and carer experience of coordinated care

6. Competency and Training Requirements NHSE Aligned

• HCA/Nurse Associate/Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Competence in clinical observations and escalation protocols
• Understanding of PCN DES, EHCH, and personalised care frameworks
• Knowledge of frailty and population health management principles
• Experience of MDT working in primary care or community settings
• Data quality, coding, and clinical system literacy
• Safeguarding adults and children level training
• Understanding of vaccination programmes and eligibility criteria
• Ability to work within clinical governance and delegated responsibility frameworks

• Flexibility Clause

  The duties of this role may evolve in line with PCN priorities, ARRS guidance, QOF, and DES requirements.

Governance Statement

This role operates within the PCN DES contractual framework and NHSE clinical governance requirements. This job description may is not exhaustive and may change in line with organisational contractual and service delivery requirements. All clinical activity is undertaken under appropriate delegation, supervision, and competency assurance. The post holder is required to escalate any clinical concerns outside their scope of practice in line with PCN escalation policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register - Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider where applicable (Nurse Associate) OR Level 3 HCA qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within health, social care, community or voluntary sector services
• Understanding of proactive care, frailty, long term conditions and population health approach
• Experience of co-ordinating services and managing caseloads, with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels inc patients and carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues.
• Listening skills displaying empathy.
• Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook etc.

Desirable

• An understanding of the nature of general practice and Primary Care Networks
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations including the voluntary sector
• Experience of using GP clinical systems, such as SystmOne

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and clinical policy and procedure
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Committed to holistic person centred care
• Ability to work within own limitations and refer to senior colleagues or GPs when appropriate
• Ability to work flexibly to meet PCN and practice demands
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the day
• Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload

Other requirements

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Access to own transport with ability to travel across the PCN as required

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake patient reviews, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
• Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Chaperone procedure

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to perform Venepuncture
• Competency in delivery of vaccines

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

Hartlepool Network

Address

West View Millenium Surgery

West

Hartlepool

TS24 9LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Provide a professional and efficient reception service
• Welcome and assist patients and visitors
• Handle patient enquiries both face to face and via telephone
• Book, amend and cancel appointments using practice systems (including SystemConnect)
• Process appointment requests and support triage processes
• Deal with urgent patient needs appropriately
• Hand out
• prescriptions, letters and forms in line with ID and confidentiality procedures

Patient Adviser Role

• Signpost patients to the most appropriate service
• Improve access to care and reduce pressure on GP appointments
• Provide information on services within the practice and wider NHS/community services

General Administration

• Issue repeat prescriptions support prescription processes and related queries
• Manage patient queries via email, online systems, face-to-face and telephone
• Process incoming and outgoing medical records
• Register new patients and explain practice procedures
• Support home visit requests and general admin tasks
• Liaise with external organisations such as Primary Care Support Services

Cross-Cover & Flexibility

• Provide cover across reception and office functions as needed
• Adapt working hours to support service delivery
• Prioritise workload using initiative and sound judgement
• Cover for absent colleagues during annual leave and sickness

Systems & IT

• Use clinical and administrative systems accurately
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Operate the telephone system effectively

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can remain calm and professional in a busy environment
• Is flexible and reliable, with a willingness to provide additional cover
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Can handle confidential information sensitively
• Works well independently and as part of a team

Previous GP or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Our Values

We are committed to:

• Providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
• Delivering high-quality patient care
• Supporting staff wellbeing and development

Additional Information

The role requires adherence to:

• Confidentiality and GDPR requirements
• Health & Safety and infection control policies
• Equality and diversity principles

You will also be expected to participate in training, performance reviews and continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths
• Good computer skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with patients/public

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice or a healthcare environment.

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility

Employer details

Employer name

Birchwood Medical Centre

Address

15 Benson Road

Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 7PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title

General Practitioner

Responsible to

The GP will work as part of the practice clinical team and will be accountable to the Practice Partners/Clinical Lead.

Job purpose

To provide a high standard of clinical care to the practice population, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure patients receive safe, effective, evidence-based and patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities

The post holder will:

Provide comprehensive general medical services to registered patients.

Undertake face-to-face, telephone and other appropriate consultations.

Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Provide appropriate clinical management, treatment and follow-up.

Prescribe safely and effectively within professional and practice guidelines.

Make appropriate referrals and seek advice where required.

Provide appropriate preventative care, health promotion and screening.

Participate in the management of patients with long-term conditions.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Respond appropriately to urgent and clinically significant presentations.

Work effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Participate in practice meetings and clinical governance activities.

Contribute to audit, significant event analysis and quality improvement.

Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development.

Comply with practice policies, information governance requirements, safeguarding procedures and relevant professional standards.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Working relationships

The GP will work closely with practice partners, GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, social prescribers, administrative staff and other members of the primary care and community teams.

Clinical governance

The post holder will contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement within the practice and will participate in relevant practice meetings, audits and reviews.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• MRCGP or equivalent recognised GP qualification.
• Appropriate postgraduate training in General Practice.

Desirable

• Experience or interest in a specific clinical area relevant to the practice.
• Experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supporting other healthcare professionals.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary primary care teams.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications or relevant clinical skills.
• Previous experience of contributing to service development.

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

Goldenhill Medical Centre

Address

Goldenhill Medical Centre

High Street

STOKE-ON-TRENT

ST6 5QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations in line with practice requirements.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and develop appropriate treatment and care plans.
• Screen for disease risk factors and promote health education and preventative care.
• Prescribe safely and in accordance with local and national prescribing guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Manage referrals, admissions, discharges, investigations, and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Support clinical audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

• Comply with all practice policies, including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, health and safety, and infection prevention and control.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in practice meetings, training, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality assurance activities.
• Support effective use and maintenance of electronic patient records.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and respect in all interactions.
• Respond appropriately to patients' communication needs and ensure inclusive access to services.

• Maintain high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and infection control.
• Identify and report risks, incidents, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice procedures.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluation activities.
• Take responsibility for managing own workload, performance, and professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• -Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• -Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• -MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• -Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• -Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• -Evidence of continuing professional development.
• -Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.

Desirable

• -Experience of working in UK General Practice.
• -Experience with EMIS Web
• -Participation in research, service improvement, or leadership activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Newly Qualified or experience GP

Desirable

• Newly qualified or experienced GP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Balance Street Practice

Address

Balance Street

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Guiseley and Yeadon Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking training practice serving a diverse local community across our two sites. Were proud of our supportive, team-based culture and our focus on providing safe, high-quality, and accessible care.

Led by our Clinical Lead, Dr Helen Lawton, we have a well-established multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, a physician associate, and experienced administrative staff. The practice uses SystmOne and Accurx to deliver efficient, patient-centred care through a total triage model.

The Role

We're looking for a committed and enthusiastic GP to join us for 4 sessions per week, including one half-day of on-call each week as part of our shared rota. This role does include working on a Friday as well one other day (Tuesday or Thursday)

You'll be supported by a collaborative clinical and administrative team, with opportunities to contribute to teaching, quality improvement, and wider practice development.

Key Details

• 4 sessions per week

• One half-day on-call per week (shared rota)

• SystmOne clinical system and Accurx total triage

• Mix of in-person and phone consultations

• Support from experienced clinicians and administrators

• Opportunities to engage in teaching and quality improvement projects

We Offer

• Competitive sessional rate

• Indemnity covered

• NHS Pension

• Structured induction

• A genuinely supportive working environment

Essential Requirements

• GMC registration and licence to practise

• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne and Accurx

• Interest in teaching, leadership, or service development

How to Apply Please apply via NHS Jobs with your CV and a short covering statement explaining your interest and availability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification (e.g. MBChB, MBBS or equivalent) recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice (or equivalent if trained abroad).
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligibility to join before start date).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Evidence of up-to-date revalidation and appraisal (if already practising).
• Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne and Accurx.
• Postgraduate qualifications such as MRCGP (Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners).
• Experience in teaching or supervising students/trainees.
• Additional clinical interests or specialist skills (e.g. dermatology, minor surgery, womens' health, mental health).
• Leadership, quality improvement, or research experience.

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

Aire Valley Surgery

Address

Yeadon Health Centre

South View Road

Yeadon

Leeds

LS197PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Salaried GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to the practice population, delivering safe and effective clinical services across a range of settings. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage acute and chronic medical conditions, promote health and wellbeing, contribute to service development and support the delivery of contractual requirements. The role includes routine and urgent clinical care, clinical administration, participation in the Duty GP rota and involvement in quality improvement activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute, chronic and complex medical conditions.
• Develop and implement appropriate management and treatment plans.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions in collaboration with the wider clinical team.
• Provide preventative healthcare advice and support health promotion initiatives.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Provide care in accordance with GMC standards and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Maintain awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and act in accordance with local policies.

• Review and action pathology results in a timely manner.
• Process incoming clinical correspondence, hospital letters and discharge summaries.
• Review and authorise repeat medication requests where appropriate.
• Complete medical reports, forms and other associated documentation as required.
• Ensure all clinical records are accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous.
• Use EMIS Web effectively and in accordance with information governance requirements.

• Participate in the practice Duty GP rota.
• Manage urgent same-day patient demand.
• Provide clinical advice and support to clinicians and administrative staff.
• Triage urgent clinical requests and determine appropriate pathways of care.
• Support safe patient flow and effective utilisation of practice resources.

• Work collaboratively with Practice Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators and Social Prescribers.
• Support team-based care and contribute to effective communication across the organisation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to colleagues where appropriate.

• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
• Support delivery of Enhanced Services and other contractual requirements.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.
• Engage in significant event analysis and learning activities.
• Support safeguarding, infection prevention and information governance processes.
• Maintain awareness of NHS and primary care developments relevant to General Practice.

• Maintain full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Participate in annual appraisal and GMC revalidation.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.
• Comply with all practice policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements.
• Act in accordance with the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR, NHS guidance and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care.
• Qualifications or accreditation in areas such as minor surgery, women's health, family planning or long-term condition management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in UK General Practice.
• Experience of managing a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of clinical decision-making and risk management.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records.
• Experience of delivering patient-centred care in a primary care setting.

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Previous experience undertaking Duty GP responsibilities.
• Experience contributing to QOF and Enhanced Services.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development projects.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting other healthcare professionals.

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

Custom House Surgery

Address

Custom House Surgery

16 Freemasons Road

London

E16 3NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a Salaried GP within our clinical team, providing safe, effective and evidence-based general medical services to our registered patient population. They will manage an appropriate caseload of undifferentiated presentations, acute and chronic disease, and urgent care, and will share duty doctor responsibilities with colleagues. The role includes the associated clinical administration results, documents, referrals, prescription requests and clinical correspondence as well as participation in QOF, enhanced services, safeguarding, significant event analysis and practice clinical meetings. The post holder will work within their scope of competence, maintain their own appraisal and revalidation, and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, and inclusion on the GMC GP Register
• On the NHS England Performers List (or eligible to join)
• MRCGP or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web