Job description

Job responsibilities

• In accordance with the service timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the practice or external organisations.
• Assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Contributing to QOF requirements and recording data appropriately.
• Contributing to service requirements and recording data appropriately.
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health-related illnesses.
• Screening patients for health education.
• Admitting and discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes and contributing to the practice audit programme as required.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions using ESP (avoiding physical or hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).
• Prescribing in accordance with the accepted prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• Take responsibility for some aspects of the clinical work within the team, for example coordinating aspects of governance, QOF, enhanced services, CPD and keeping clinical protocols up to date.
• In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical council, all other Royal colleges and councils applicable to the staff within the practice, Department of Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS, with general public & team working
• Well developed IT skills and an enthusiasm for new applications and software
• Good time management and highly organised
• Ability to use initiative, judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge
• Interest in quality improvement work
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors when appropriate
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Produce timely and informative reports
• Gain acceptance for Recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course action where there may be significant barriers.
• Work effectively independently and as a team member
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible to work in UK
• Able to carry out duties with or without premises adaptation
• GMC registration
• Other postgraduate qualifications (Minor Surgery, Education, Family planning etc)

Other

Essential

• Self-Motivation
• Adaptable
• Full Driving Licence
• Immunisation status - Hep B / MMR

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

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

Address

The Pembroke Centre

90 Pembroke Road

Ruislip

HA4 8NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supports health promotion and prevention activities across the PCN, including smoking cessation, weight management, and lifestyle interventions
• Plays a key role in vaccination and immunisation programmes within the PCN
• Works within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to support patients with long-term conditions and health inequalities
• Provides clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the PCN
• Delivers basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
• Taking and recording blood pressure, height & weight
• Performing ECGs
• Performing phlebotomy in accordance with local and national guidelines
• Correctly labelling, handling, storing and transporting blood samples in line with pathology requirements
• Assisting with chronic disease monitoring (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD)
• Conducting NHS health checks and cardiovascular risk assessments
• Assisting GPs and nurses with minor procedures
• Updating patient records and ensuring accurate documentation using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS / SystmOne)
• Maintaining infection prevention and control standards at all times

UK Phlebotomy Skills & Qualifications:

• Competent in phlebotomy for adults
• Knowledge of correct order of draw, appropriate sample bottles, and pathology test requirements
• Understanding of specimen labelling, cold chain requirements, and safe transportation procedures
• Awareness of potential complications (e.g., fainting, haematoma, failed venepuncture) and appropriate escalation procedures
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and use of PPE
• Understanding of health and safety legislation including sharps management and needle-stick injury procedures
• Ability to recognise and escalate abnormal results or clinical concerns appropriately
• Completion of an accredited UK Phlebotomy Training Course or equivalent competency-based training
• Evidence of supervised practice and signed-off competency in venepuncture
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) and anaphylaxis training

Personal / Professional Development:

• Post holder must hold a Care Certificate or work towards one
• Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to clinical practice and phlebotomy
• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including 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 undertaking similar work
• Inform the Lead GP or line manager of any concerns regarding role and professional development needs
• Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when these are reached

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Work to practice protocols, national guidelines, and CQC standards
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to team effectiveness by reflecting on activities and suggesting improvements
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other team members how policies, standards and guidelines affect own work
• Participate in clinical audit where appropriate
• Support service development initiatives within the PCN

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Right to Work in the UK
• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
• Has or willing to work towards a care certificate or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of coordinating tasks and liaising with multiple healthcare professionals both internal and external to the organisation.
• Experience of using technology and digital tools

Desirable

• Primary Care experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Practice Administrator, or other.
• Experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field.
• Experience of using clinical systems such as EMIS.

Other

Essential

• Self Motivation
• Adaptable
• Immunisation Status HEP B / MMR
• Full Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

Address

Pembroke Centre

90 Pembroke Road

Ruislip Manor

HA4 8NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support coordination of all Brent Training Hub events, peer to peer groups and forums from start to finish including the coordination of timings; logistics/venues; paperwork/admin; communications/advertising, liaising with speakers; attendance and DNA logs; feedback; Medtribe bookings; attendance on the day to ensure smooth running or being point of contact for all queries; etc.
• Support Coordination of student placements; place based placements, SPIN Fellowships, Work Experience/Interns and/or apprenticeships including liaising with host practices; supervisors/mentors; understanding any teaching/accommodation requirements; ensuring all necessary paperwork is signed by all parties; keep accurate and up to date records; quarterly check ins and end of placement evaluations with all parties required; highlight complaints or concerns to Workforce Delivery Manager immediately
• Coordinate the sharing and advertising of information regarding any supervision opportunities inc. SSSA; keep up to date logs of completed training; and where appropriate when renewal is required
• Be aware of the local and national plans i.e., NHS10 Year Plan; NHS People Plan etc.
• Keep accurate and detailed information required for KPIs and reporting of programme initiatives
• Manage the Training Hub Team inbox
• Manage and update the workforce distribution list
• Creation and distribution of appealing and informative communications
• Attend monthly training hub team meeting and any associated meetings required/deemed appropriate by Workforce Delivery Manager at the Confederation, Brent TH or NWL Training Hub

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Good knowledge of the workforce issues within primary care
• Knowledge of current national and London-wide agendas and responsibilities
• Understanding of local systems

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and deliver programme of work on time and to a high standard
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and an ability to finish tasks completely and to a high standard
• Ability to keep full, accurate and up to date records to a high standard
• Excellent time management
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic, with an appetite to learn
• Able to work autonomously and on own initiative
• Team working skills and can do attitude including cross cover for colleagues if required
• Adaptable to changing and ambiguous environments. Embracing change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes fairness
• Good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain good working relationships with member practices and key stakeholders
• Good listening skills
• Basic knowledge and skills in using Microsoft office systems e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

Desirable

• The ability to explain and promote learning/development opportunities in an engaging way at all levels of the healthcare system
• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination across multiple stakeholders
• Good presentational skills for conveying information and summaries
• Basic understanding and knowledge in using Canva, Medtribe and Surveymonkey

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

Address

Brent Civic Centre

Engineers Way

Wembley Park

Wembley

HA9 0FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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