Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training programme to practice

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS and in line with The Junction Foundation Policies and Procedures.

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Junction Foundations professional development and Appraisal system.

To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per partnership and Junctions supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

Other

Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.

Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.

Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns

Work in partnership with Junction foundation other support services.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in

Person Specification

Theraputic Practice

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with high-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of The Link model and integrate within practice.
• Demonstrates and understanding of assessment and risk
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health

Case Management & Line Management

Essential

• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions.
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Holds a recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychological Therapy

Clinical Supervision & Case Management

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management
• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development

Partnership Working

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with school leadership teams to support and maintain contracts
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within The Link
• Demonstrates a willingness to work collaboratively with children, young people and families
• Has the willingness to work under supervision to develop good therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families.

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Essential

• A clear understanding of LSCB policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

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 Junction

Address

Westfield Farm

The Green, Dormanstown

Redcar

Cleveland

TS10 5NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of schools referral delivery model.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training programme to practice

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CAMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development

To undertake clinical supervision and case management in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

To work within GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role.

Person Specification

Case Management & Line Management

Essential

• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions.
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Clinical Supervision & Case Management

Essential

• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development
• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Essential

• A clear understanding of LSCB policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Junction Foundation service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Partnership Working

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with school leadership teams to support and maintain contracts
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within The Junction Foundation and partnership

Theraputic Practice

Essential

• Demonstrates and understanding of assessment and risk
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with low-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of The Junction Foundation model and integrate within practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Junction

Address

Westfield Farm

The Green, Dormanstown

Redcar

Cleveland

TS10 5NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a locum role and as such, there will be no employment relationship between the successful applicant and the practice. The below is intended as an indication of the kind of things we are looking for.

Provide medical services for the practice population to a high standard, including day-to-day activities such as surgery consultations, telephone advice, telephone consultations and home visits and appropriate administration to ensure accurate records, patient continuity and quality of care.

Comply with the requirements of the practices General Medical Services/Personal Medical Services (GMS/PMS/APMS) contract, Enhanced Services contracts, educational/training delivery contracts and private contracts.

Adhere to the principles of good medical practice.

Provide high quality medical services to patients registered with the practice.

Provide a full range of services in line with the requirements of the GMS/PMS/APMS) Contract and Enhanced Services Contracts.

Refer patients as appropriate and in accordance with local procedures.

Undertake duties such as prescription signing, prescribing reviews, telephone advice, duty doctor, in accordance with the rota

Undertake clinics, post-natal checks, child developmental checks as agreed or required.

Manage long-term conditions in accordance with practice and national clinical guidelines.

Prescribe generically and in accordance with the practice formulary.

Provide appropriate health promotion advice to all patients

Ensure good clinical governance is part of patient care and other practice activities.

Adhere to practice guidelines, policies and procedures

Practice evidence-based medicine.

Take ongoing responsibility for patients with difficult and complex problems including consistent follow-through.

Participate in audit and quality improvement processes.

Maintain clinical records (manual/electronic) in line with good practice and in accordance with practice procedures including appropriate coding as agreed in the practice.

Maintain administrative records in relation to GMS/PMS/APMS) contract, enhanced services contracts and QOF including coding.

Work in line with agreed practice procedures and protocols

Attend on a regular basis in house clinical, administrative and educational meetings.

Contribute to the practices clinical governance and quality activities including clinical audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP General Practitioner CCT (Certificate of completion of training)
• Full GMC registration Registration with National performers list Appropriate defence indemnity
• Eligibility to perform in the UK independently

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF
• General understanding of GMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of CCG initiatives

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

Cheadle Medical Practice

Address

1-5 Ashfield Crescent

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 1BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake and successfully complete the CWP training - qualification Postgraduate Diploma.

Provision of evidence based, low intensity CBT based psychological therapies to children, young people and their families, both on a one-to-one and group basis.

Undertake regular scheduled clinical skills supervision and case management supervision to meet both the requirements of the service and the training course.

Working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families

Working within a community and educational context

With clinical oversight, complete comprehensive, psychosocial assessments and plan, implement and formulate care.

Engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups

Follow safeguarding policies and procedures where required

Work at the complex interface between getting help and getting more help services.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

To work within Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards

To work within the principles of CYP-APT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic, and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training Programme to practice.

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies, and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisations and on behalf of the child, young person, or family.

To build effective working relationships with other local children's mental health providers including CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and always promoting the welfare of children & young people and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children & young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services

Fulfil the duty to share relevant and proportionate information with parents, carers and appropriate agencies when necessary to safeguard or promote a childs wellbeing, in accordance with confidentiality, data protection and information-sharing policies and procedures.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on a Patient Management System (IAPTUS) and in line with Alliance policies and procedures

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through Alliances professional development and Appraisal System.

To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per Alliance supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body BABCP/BPS

To work within Data Protection Act 1998 and Alliance Information Governance policies and procedures

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to act as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all Alliance Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the Service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in Alliances organisational objectives and priorities.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Therapeutic Practice
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with low-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of Alliance model and integrate within practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of assessment and risk
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements.
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of children's mental health
• Clinical Supervision and Case Management
• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management
• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development
• Child Protection and Safeguarding
• A clear understanding of local policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
• Case Management & Line-Management
• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services
• Partnership Working
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with community and school leadership teams
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within Alliance
• Demonstrates willingness to work collaboratively with children, young people and families
• Has the willingness under supervision to develop good therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families
• Personal Qualities
• Ability to work within a dynamic and developing service
• Demonstration of self-motivation and motivation of others
• Ability to work confidently and competently under pressure
• Communication
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
• Shares information, skills and practice when required
• Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills
• IT
• Demonstrates competency in using Microsoft Office
• Experience in using data base systems to record sessions and notes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people in a psychological capacity i.e., emotional health & wellbeing
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP APT and I-Thrive

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practicing counsellor or psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of Alliance children, young people and families service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a children's mental health service
• Experience of working within community and educational establishments

Qualifications

Essential

• Attainment of a first degree or equivalent academic level 6 qualification e.g. Grad Certificate or Grad Diploma

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body i.e., BACP,BABCP BAAT,UKCP,BPS
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body i.e., BACP,BABCP,BAAT,UKCP/BPS

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

Alliance Psychological Services Limited

Address

Alliance Psychological Services Ltd

24 Yarm Road

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS18 3NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Therapeutic practice

Be supervised, supported and assessed in the delivery of outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in a number of communities with families to deliver skilled, competent Systemic Interventions with families within which children or adolescents present with low mood and or Self Harming behaviour and or Conduct Disorders

Support with identifying suitability of presenting cases of low mood, Self-Harm and Conduct Disorder for systemic interventions.

Demonstrate skilled competence in the ability to work collaboratively with children, young people and their families in assessing and formulating or conceptualising the nature of presenting low mood, Self Harm and Conduct Disorder, including the assessment and management of safety.

Develop the ability to convene, engage and work systemically and collaboratively with families of children and young people who present with low mood, Self-Harm and Conduct Disorders.

Developing skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families and educators in the self-management of difficulties. Developing and practicing skills under supervisory support of working in partnership with children, young people, their families in the development of treatment plans for specific interventions.

• Developing and learning the skills required in order to enable children and young people to collaborate and coproduce their own agreed plan of care.
• Show evidence in a variety of forms that interventions are provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
• Discuss with supervisors and agree to accept appropriate referrals for children and young people in a wide range of settings, according to agreed referral routes, processes and procedures.
• Under supervision, undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others.
• Learn, understand, rationalise and adhere to the policies and protocols within Alliance and any other multi-agency establishments where you may be attached.
• Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and young people and families with more complex needs to the relevant service.
• Engage in robust managerial and clinical supervision and case management, identifying the scope of practice of the individual postholder within the role, and working safely within that scope.
• Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.
• Keep coherent records of all training and clinical activity in line with Alliances service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection.
• Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services.
• Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence.

Training and supervision

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
• As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil self study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination.
• Apply learning from the training programme directly to practice through the course.
• Receive practice tutoring from mentors within Alliance in relation to course work to meet the required standards.
• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors or case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service.
• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.
• Be involved in the evaluation of the course and case studies from service

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer and the Higher Education Institution in which they are enrolled.
• Ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments.
• Ensure that confidentiality is always protected.
• Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder comes into contact within the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.
• Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and line-manager and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
• Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
• Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models or developments.
• Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives.

To work within Data Protection Act 1998 and Alliance Information Governance policies and procedures

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Team and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families with mental health needs.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisations and on behalf of the child, young person or family.

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals for children, young people and families in treatment.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children & young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.
• Taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children & young people at risk of significant harm.
• To identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services
• To share appropriate information with parents/ carers or other agencies regarding the child's wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information sharing protocols.

Organisational Responsibilities:

Values and behaviours

To demonstrate and be a role model for Alliance's values, to promote and encourage positive behaviours, enhancing the quality and integrity of the services we provide.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

To take responsibility for health, safety, and wellbeing in accordance with Alliances policies and procedures.

Equality and diversity

To promote a society that gives everyone an equal chance to work and live free from discrimination and prejudice.

Confidentiality

To work in a way that does not divulge personal and/or confidential information and follow Alliances policies and procedures in relation to data protection and security of information.

Performance Management

To promote a culture whereby performance management is ingrained, and the highest standards and performance are achieved by all. Ensure that mandatory training commitments are met and that the postholder keeps up to date with Alliances policies and procedures. Contribute to Alliances Appraisal processes to ensure continuous learning and improvement and to increase organisational performance.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in Alliances organisational objectives and priorities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people in a psychological capacity i.e., emotional health and wellbeing
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP APT and I-Thrive
• Experience of working within community and educational establishments

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practicing counsellor or psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of Alliance's children, young people and families service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a children's mental health service

Qualifications

Essential

• Attainment of a first degree or equivalent academic level 6 qualification e.g. Grad Certificate or Grad Diploma

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body i.e. BACP,BABCP BAAT, UKCP, BPS
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body i.e. BACP, BABCP, BAAT, UKCP, BPS

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with Children, Young People and Families and willing to support the implementation of Alliance's model and integrate within practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of assessment and Safety
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements.
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health
• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management
• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development
• Child Protection and Safeguarding
• A clear understanding of local policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with community and school leadership teams
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within Alliance
• Demonstrates willingness to work collaboratively with children, young people and families
• Has the willingness under supervision to develop good therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families
• Ability to work within a dynamic and developing service
• Demonstration of self-motivation and motivation of others
• Ability to work confidently and competently under pressure
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
• Shares information, skills and practice when required
• Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills
• Demonstrates competency in using Microsoft Office
• Experience in using data base systems to record sessions and notes

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

Alliance Psychological Services Limited

Address

Alliance Psychological Services Ltd

24 Yarm Road

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS18 3NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Salaried General Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care as part of our friendly and supportive clinical team. Your role will involve a mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations, as well as home visits where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

The post-holder will be expected to deliver a high standard of clinical care to patients via telephone triage, face to face consultations and on-call cover. Other duties will depend on the skills of the applicant.

• Managing a mixture of acute, chronic, and complex conditions within the scope of general practice.
• Conducting patient consultations, assessments, and treatments, ensuring a patient-focused approach.
• Supporting preventative healthcare, chronic disease management, and minor illness care.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Contributing to clinical meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and practice development.
• The Principal GP supports its staff by encouraging teamwork and appropriate training to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to clinical governance standards.
• You will report to the Lead GP/Practice Manager and will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians and administrative staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice Included on a Welsh Medical Performers List MRCGP
• Evidence of up to date statutory and mandatory training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Allt Goch Medical Centre

Address

Lon Y Becws

Allt Goch

Flint

Flintshire

CH6 5UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=695 (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Part time Salaried GP position

Job Overview

We are waiting for the right GP to join our small practice team based in Annesley Woodhouse.

Start date September 2025.

We value excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, who would integrate well with the clinical team with active contribution to continuing practice development. We will support the successful candidate with further training as needed.

We are a tech friendly System One Practice. Our surgery has 1 portfolio GP, 1 GP Fellow, 2 Experienced ANP's, 1 Practice Nurse and 1 HCA.

Collaborative working with clinical pharmacists, physiotherapist, social prescribers, and mental health practitioners.

If you would like any further details, or arrange an informal visit, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please apply in writing or via email enclosing your CV to: [email protected] or [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• Full GMC registration.
• National Performers List registration.
• Qualified GP with accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) who name is included in the General Practitioner Register.
• Current experience of working within a GP Practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Ashfield House Surgery

Address

194 Forest Road

Annesley Woodhouse

Kirby In Ashfield

Nottingham

NG17 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of job:

• To provide a specialist Lymphoedema Service to people with lymphoedema, helping them maintain and/or improve their quality of life through a range of therapeutic actions and activities;
• Undertake holistic assessment of patients and develop, implement and consolidate programmes of care for individuals and their carers;
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge/skills in the provision of lymphoedema care and ensure these are updated; and
• To act as a resource and support to Hospice staff and community professionals by offering specialist knowledge and skills in lymphoedema management.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional

• Support the Lymphoedema Team Leader and other members of the Lymphoedema team in the management of a defined caseload of patients across multiple sites, providing care for mild to severe, complex complicated chronic oedema which will encompass the provision of manual lymphatic drainage and multi-layer bandaging;
• Act as a resource in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all patients with lymphoedema, recognising individual physical and psychological needs and observing the principles of holistic care when planning treatment, which are sensitive to the ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of the person;
• Formulate individualised patient management and treatment plans in agreement with patient and/or carers, enabling them to make informed choices and decisions related to treatment;
• Ensure patients and/or carers are given appropriate oral and written information regarding planned care;
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to lymphoedema patients facing chronic disease and life limiting illnesses including those with advanced disease;
• Communicate sensitive and complex information effectively to patients and carers;
• Maintain an accurate and effective record keeping system, collect data and provide reports as required, including electronic systems;
• Develop and maintain skills required to practice within the field of lymphoedema management in order to assess and diagnose specific symptoms within the scope of practice, advise other health care professionals about appropriate interventions according to the patients requirements;

• Work in collaboration with colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team to provide the highest possible standard of care and support for patients & their families with lymphedema;
• Provide evidence-based professional advice to other health care workers within the area;
• Refer to other specialist services where appropriate;
• Accept and prioritise referrals to the service, organise own workload;
• Promote evidence-based lymphoedema practice with measurable standards and outcomes, aiming to improve care and quality of life;
• Ensure registration with own professional body and is aware of their Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice;
• Be responsible for the maintenance and safety of all lymphoedema equipment, including carrying out related risk assessments as requested;
• Ensure the cost-effective use of all resources including responsibility for issuing of compression garments and equipment to manage lymphedema;
• Support the Lymphoedema Team Leader to redesign and reshape the Lymphoedema service and ensure the implementation of change ensuring the service remains responsive to the needs of patients; and
• Contribute to the development of new and innovative approaches to the delivery and development of care.

Educational Responsibilities

• Identify personal training and continually update and maintain own self-development and awareness, identifying and utilising appropriate educational and study resources in line with professional regulating body requirements;
• Participate in the planning and delivery of lymphoedema education for health care professionals, patients and carers, using a variety of approaches to education;
• Participate in the Hospices mandatory training programme;
• Participate in the assessment of the lymphoedema educational needs of patients, carers and staff;
• Participate in the Hospice in-house educational programmes and the in-service induction and training of other professionals and volunteers as required, involving mentorship of pre and post registration students, teaching assessing individuals and groups;
• Consistently draw on research and literature to influence specialist lymphoedema practice;
• Participate in the development and delivery of formal educational programmes both internally and externally; and
• Provide the opportunity for the education of learners from a variety of professions.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• All employees are required to abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act, attend annual mandatory training sessions and ensure they comply with Hospice policies and procedures at all times;
• Employees must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice;
• Strict confidentiality applying to all aspects of Hospice business must be observed at all times; and
• Report promptly to the Team Leader or Director of Clinical Services any untoward incident, complaint, grievance etc or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Possess a demonstrable level of theoretical and clinical knowledge of Lymphoedema management
• Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques
• Be able to formulate specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales
• Be competent in the application of compression garments and lymphoedema bandaging
• Be competent in the practise of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Simple Lymphatic Drainage
• Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment
• Awareness of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision
• Evidence of post graduate study
• Contributing to the development of students and other staff

Desirable

• Be able to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions
• Knowledge of risk assessment

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as nurse or allied health professional
• Post registration experience in Lymphoedema management or willing to work towards
• Involvement in professional practice education
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions
• Involvement in professional practice education

Desirable

• Experience working in a palliative care/oncology setting
• Evidence of working effectively across professional boundaries

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner Nurse/ Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
• Diploma level course in lymphoedema management incorporating intensive therapy, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), MLLB, or willing to work towards
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Oncology and/or Palliative Care Qualification
• Communication Skills training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive professional approach and image
• Personal drive and resilience
• Possesses a wide range of interpersonal skills including ability to prioritise, delegate & negotiate
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites where the service is delivered
• Holds a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle

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 Prince Of Wales Hospice

Address

Prince Of Wales Hospice

Halfpenny Lane

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of job:

• The post holder will work as part of the Lymphoedema Service supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with Lymphoedema.
• This is a developmental role designed to support the successful post holder in progressing towards becoming a competent Assistant Practitioner within the specialist field of lymphoedema management. The post holder will undertake a structured programme of training, supervision and competency development, supported by the Lymphoedema Specialists and wider multidisciplinary team.
• The role will involve assisting with the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients, working within agreed competencies, treatment protocols and delegated care plans. As knowledge, skills and experience develop, the post holder will gradually undertake a wider range of clinical duties appropriate to competency level.

Clinical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lymphoedema Specialists in the provision of Lymphoedema Therapy
• Treat patients autonomously with directly unsupervised clinic work, including:

o Simple Lymphatic Drainage

o Skin care, compression therapy, hosiery measurement and garment ordering

o Multi-layer lymphoedema bandaging

o Intermittent pneumatic compression and kinesio-taping

o Measuring and recording of limb volume

o Review clinics for stable mild/moderate lymphoedema patients

• Educate patients in skin care, with a view to preventing cellulitis, especially around foot care, nail care and check their compliance and progress on follow up visits.
• Encourage patients to adhere to treatment and to continue with dietary and exercise plans over a long period of time, with awareness of patient body image concerns.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their carers regarding lymphoedema assessment and planned treatment.
• Exchange complex condition related information with tact and persuasion to engage patients and carers in care delivery, with a high degree of empathy and reassurance.
• Use effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who have barriers to understanding and communicating and respond sensitively and tactfully where patients and carers may become distressed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collect data for reporting.
• Be responsible for the safe use lymphoedema specific equipment and ensure all maintenance is up to date.
• Liaise with and refer to services/organisations both internally and externally to support the best possible management of patients.
• Prioritise own workload to ensure clinical priorities are met and care is managed in a timely fashion.
• Be responsible for the safe use lymphoedema specific equipment and ensure all maintenance is up to date.
• Work alongside the Wellbeing Team to provide flexible support and support wellbeing groups for patients, e.g. patient exercise groups.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act, attend annual mandatory training sessions and ensure compliance with Hospice policies and procedures and all statutory and local policy requirements at all times.
• Report promptly to the Lymphoedema Lead any untoward incident, complaint, grievance or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service.
• Undertake activities, from time to time, representing The Prince of Wales Hospices services to outside groups or the general public.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal development and make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice.
• Maintain strict confidentiality applying to all aspects of Hospice business at all times.

The tasks and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other tasks in agreement with their line manager.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive professional approach and image
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Planning and organisational skills to cope with day-to-day tasks and activities
• Good observational and listening skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites where the service is delivered
• Holds a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle to attend external clinics and community groups

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2/3 NVQ or BTEC in a care related subject or equivalent
• Diploma level course in lymphoedema management or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions.

Desirable

• Working with patients with complex needs including lymphoedema, chronic oedema, cancer patients
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Transferrable skills to support Wellbeing team when deemed appropriate

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Be able to implement specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales
• Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment

Desirable

• Excellent communication skills verbal & non-verbal, including tact & persuasion
• Possess a demonstrable level of theoretical and clinical knowledge of Lymphoedema management
• Be competent in the practice of Simple Lymphatic Drainage
• Be competent in the application of compression garments and lymphoedema bandaging

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 Prince Of Wales Hospice

Address

Prince Of Wales Hospice

Halfpenny Lane

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role

As a Salaried GP, you will

• Provide high quality care to registered and temporary patients
• Contribute to service development and practice initiatives
• Work closely with colleagues across the practice and PCN
• Enjoy continuity of care that supports both patients and clinicians

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a stable, friendly, and supportive practice with a genuinely positive culture.

Benefits

• Attractive premises

• Supportive, cohesive team

• 6 weeks annual leave

• 1 week study leave

• NHS Pension

• Opportunities to develop areas of special interest

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are above all looking for someone who will be a great fit for our friendly, positive team. Experience and years served are not essential we value personal qualities, potential, and a collaborative approach.
• Key qualities we value are
• Positivity and a can do attitude,
• Recognition of the importance of teamwork,
• Respect for all colleagues, regardless of role,
• Honesty, openness and fairness,
• Balanced, reasonable contributions to discussions,
• Willingness to go the extra mile when needed,
• Loyalty and commitment,
• Acceptance of decision making by consensus. We are seeking a well rounded clinician with excellent clinical skills who will thrive in a close knit, supportive environment. We are happy to encourage development into additional clinical areas, and will fully support integration into a dispensing practice for those without prior 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

Brent Area Medical Centre

Address

Brent Road

East Brent

Highbridge

Somerset

TA9 4JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Practitioner dealing patients face to face, telephone consultations. Also liaising with patients via our computer platform ask my GP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBCH or equivalent
• MRCGP

Desirable

• ideally minor surgery but not essential

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

Dulais Valley Primary Care Centre

Address

Dulais Road

Seven Sisters

Neath

SA10 9EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

All staff at Darwen Healthlink have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.

Confidentiality

This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Induction Training

On arrival at the practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; this is managed by the Management team.

Learning and Development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery.

Collaborative Working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

Service Delivery

Staff at Darwen Healthlink must adhere to the information contained with practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

Security

The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.

Professional Conduct

At Darwen Healthlink, staff are required to dress appropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role.

Leave

All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 27 days leave each year, and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a health care setting as a medical secretary
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills, including audio typing
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

• Experience of administrative duties
• EMIS user skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Darwen Healthlink

Address

Darwen Health Centre

James Street West

Darwen

Lancashire

BB3 1PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Practitioner dealing patients face to face, telephone consultations. Also liaising with patients via our computer platform ask my GP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBCH or equivalent
• MRCGP

Desirable

• ideally minor surgery but not essential

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

Dulais Valley Primary Care Centre

Address

Dulais Road

Seven Sisters

Neath

SA10 9EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesDocument Management

• Scan, index and file patient documentation into the clinical system.
• Ensure all documents are accurately matched to the correct patient record.
• Process and manage document workflow tasks within EMIS.
• Maintain electronic patient records to a high standard of accuracy.
• Process document amendments and record updates as required.
• Redact patient information where appropriate and in accordance with data protection legislation.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, ensuring timely distribution and processing.
• Manage incoming and outgoing emails and correspondence.

• Clinically code patient information in accordance with Practice protocols and NHS coding standards.
• Summarise new patient medical records accurately and efficiently.
• Review and summarise historical patient records where required.
• Process and manage laboratory reports through EMIS workflows.
• Identify and escalate clinical information requiring urgent attention.

• Process online access requests for medical records.
• Manage proxy access applications in line with Practice policy and NHS guidance.
• Process Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Insurance/GP Reports (IGPR) in accordance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all record requests are completed within statutory timescales.

• Complete urgent and Two Week Wait (2WW) referrals accurately and within required timescales.
• Send referrals via appropriate systems and pathways.
• Monitor referral status and follow up on outstanding, delayed, or rejected referrals.
• Chase appointments and expedite referrals where clinically indicated.
• Process Advice and Guidance requests on behalf of clinicians.

• Type and format dictated correspondence using the Lexacom system.
• Prepare and format letters generated through Heidi and AccuRx systems.
• Draft, edit and format documents, reports and clinical correspondence.
• Respond to internal staff queries relating to document processing and patient records.
• Communicate with secondary care providers and consultants on behalf of GPs regarding patient care, appointments and clinical queries.

• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Protection legislation, NHS Information Governance standards and Practice policies.
• Handle sensitive information securely and appropriately.
• Ensure records management processes comply with relevant NHS guidance and statutory requirements.

• Participate in team meetings and training activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, administrative staff, and the wider Practice team.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support Practice objectives.
• Provide support and cover for colleagues where appropriate.

• Undertake mandatory training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Maintain knowledge of current Practice procedures, NHS guidance and relevant legislation.
• Comply with Practice policies, procedures and Health and Safety requirements.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role
• Experience managing and prioritising a varied workload in a busy office environment

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP practice or NHS setting
• Experience using EMIS and other similar clinical systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics and English (C/4 or above)
• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Benchill Medical Practice

Address

Brownley Green Health Centre

171 Brownley Road

Wythenshawe

Manchester

M22 9UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Arbury Courtin Warrington as a Healthcare Assistantand experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care for women in medium, and low secure, and psychiatric intensive care PICU) environments, who have Personality Disorder and Mental Health conditions., using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better

Where you will be working

Join the multidisciplinary team at Arbury Court and provide care and treatment for adult women in medium, and low secure, and psychiatric intensive care PICU) environments, who have Personality Disorder and Mental Health conditions.

Rehabilitation and recovery at Arbury Court focuses on care being ‘person-centred’ as opposed to ‘disease-centred’.

The service is located just off the M62 junction 9 in Winwick, which benefits from good transport links, making it easy to commute to from most local areas between Liverpool and Manchester.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly Rate £13.11
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates should have previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, demonstrating a caring and supportive nature.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Warrington

WA2 8TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE:ARRS General Practitioner

EMPLOYER:Wandsworth Primary Care Network Services Ltd

SESSIONS:Four sessions per week

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Clinical Directors - Dr Abid Shoaib & Dr Soleman Begg,

PCN Operations Manager - Mr Tim Hodgson

Naomi Lee - Service Manager, The Junction Health Centre

Dr Kulsum Ansari - GP Partner, Clapham Junction Medical Practice

PLACE OF WORK:The Junction Health Centre & Clapham Junction Medical Practice

CONTRACT:Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 with a view to change subject to national DES contracting.

The opportunity:

Wandsworth PCN is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network delivering care to a patient population of circa 54,000 across 6 practices:

• Chatfield Health Care
• Falcon Road Medical Centre
• The Begg Practice @ St John's Hill Surgery
• The Junction Health Centre
• Bolingbroke Medical Centre
• Clapham Junction Medical Practice

Our aim is to provide exemplary patient care, finding innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can to our patients.

Our PCN and practice teams have a positive and supportive working relationship, and this role is an opportunity to enhance our PCN services further. Due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce more experienced General Practitioners we are looking to expand our team by seeking to employ an experienced General Practitioner to work alongside our practice and PCN staff.

Our PCN ARRS staff currently includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers, a Physician Associate, a First Contact Physiotherapist and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a GP to support our health care service to continue to meet the demands over the winter period. The successful applicant will be based at 2 of our practices, between The Junction Health Centre (2 sessions) and Clapham Junction Medical Practice (2 sessions). There will be further scope to develop areas of personal interest with an aim to offer services that would have a positive impact on the network.

To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues whilst maintaining clinical excellence. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.

The post holder will need to be capable of independent travel within the local neighbourhood and work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

This role is a fixed term position with a view to extend for further years subject to National DES contracting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical responsibilities

• In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising 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 organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• 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 contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes.
• Expectation to complete a mandatory induction.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.
• The post-holder will undertake a fair percentage of enhanced access sessions as allocated on the network rota.

Generic Responsibilities:

All staff at this organisation have a duty of conform to the following responsibilities:

Quality

• To ensure that work is carried out within the clearly defined protocols, policies, and procedures of both practice and network.
• Recognises scope of job role and does not act beyond this boundary.
• Provide accurate information in a timely manner to patients and their carers/relatives

Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)

• To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but of how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
• At this organisation, we continually strive to improve work processes that deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.
• All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Collaborative working

• All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
• Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments and the post holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working, while working effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
• Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a way which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
• All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experidenced GP of 5+ years ( with full GMC registration and license to practice).

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results; advising patients accordingly
• Assessing and managing acute deterioration/exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practices
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to senior GPs

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local areas
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patients.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
• Observance of strict confidentiality.

Other Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Effective time management (Planning, organising and prioritising), with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring.
• Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures with an understanding of the audit process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of General Practice clinical systems, e.g. EMIS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Experience in triage.
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions.
• Experience of providing home visits.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Evidence of working autonomously.

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
• Knowledge of health-promotion strategies.
• Experience of supervising other clinical staff, including medical students

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

Wandsworth Primary Care Network Services Ltd

Address

The Junction Health Centre

Grant Road

London

SW11 2NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interested? You will find the full details in the Job Description Document attached.

For further information, please visit:

www.pendresurgery.co.uk/pages/New-GP-Vacancy

To arrange an informal discussion or visit, please contact:

Dr Emma Poyner[email protected]

or

Alison Davies[email protected]

Telephone: 01352 744381

Closing Date

14 September 2026

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
• Ability to work with a flexible approach
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
• Excellent communicator

Desirable

• Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner

Qualifications

Essential

• On GMC GP Register
• On Medical Performers list
• Annual appraisal and revalidation - when appropriate
• Enhanced DBS check
• UK Driving licence
• UK work permit - if required

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development
• MRCGP

Experience

Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Primary prevention and screening services
• Clinical Governance
• Delivery of QI targets
• Self-audit and reflection
• Organised and efficient in record keep and completion of paperwork
• Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• EMIS
• Docman
• Adaptability to change
• 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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Pendre Surgery

Clayton Road

Mold

Flintshire

Clwyd

CH7 1SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Please see the supporting documentation attached for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills & Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Behavioural attributes and competencies

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Darwen Healthlink

Address

Darwen Health Centre

James Street West

Darwen

Lancashire

BB3 1PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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