Job description

Job responsibilities

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised clinical coder to join our established team of clinical coders and scanners. Knowledge of S1 clinical system is desirable but not essential and training will be provided. Travel may be a requirement of this role between two practice sites and to attend meetings, training etc. .

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working in a general practice setting

Desirable

• Good knowledge of medical terminology
• S1 user skills
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working in a general practice setting
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice

Address

25 St Marys Road

Tickhill

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN11 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Job Summary:

Provide leadership and management skills to enable the practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment.

Also keeping the partners abreast of forthcoming changes in the NHS and giving them options for responding to change.

2. Job Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

2.1 Strategic Management and Planning

Keeping abreast of developments within the NHS that might impinge on the practice or individual partners and offering options for consideration by the partners, identifying potential threats and opportunities.

Contribute to practice strategy; formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development.

Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and with relevant outside agencies.

Prepare and annually update the Practice Development Plan, oversee the implementation of the aims and objectives.

Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion plans.

2.2 Human Resources

Oversee the recruitment and retention of staff and provide a general personnel management service.

Ensure that all staff are legally and gainfully employed. Monitor skill-mix and deployment of staff.

Manage staffing levels within target budgets.

Evaluate, organise and oversee staff induction and training and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role.

Develop and implement effective staff appraisal and monitoring systems.

Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members

Implement effective systems for the resolution of disputes and grievances.

Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation.

Maintain up-to-date HR documentation (including job descriptions, employment contracts and employment policies)

Liaise closely with all other members of the Primary Health Care Team.

2.3 Budget and Financial Management.

Ensure good financial management of all practice funds and practice budgets, seeking to maximise income.

Through negotiation with the CCG and preparation and submission of regular development plans, ensure the practice receives an appropriate and equitable allocation of resources.

Understand and report on the financial implications of contract and legislation changes.

Manage practice accounts using Xero; submit year-end figures promptly and liaise with the practice accountant.

Maintain NHS pension YTD figures and submit timely monthly and annual information to POL.

Submit monthly report to the accountant for payroll purposes and monitor staff absence to make necessary adjustments to individual staff salary.

Monitor cash-flow, prepare regular forecasts and reports to the partners.

Manage and reconcile bank accounts; negotiate/liaise with the practice bankers.

Monitor and reconcile income and expenditure statements and purchase/sales ledger transactions.

2.4 Information Management and Communication

Responsibility for the computer system including organising any maintenance and developments to the system. Ensuring compliance with Data protection rules

Keep abreast of the latest development in primary care IT.

Motivate, support and monitor staff in the use of IT; organise, oversee and evaluate IT training.

Ensure that the practice has effective security and integrity of data, and disaster recovery plans in place.

Liaise with the CCG regarding systems procurement, IT funding and national IT development programmes.

Manage requests for access under the Freedom of Information Act

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

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

2.5 Patient Services

Adopt a strategic approach to the development and management of patient services in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Ensure that the practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care and assess practice performance against patient access and demand management targets.

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation.

Oversee and/or develop repeat prescribing systems.

Oversee and/or develop and manage an effective appointment system.

Oversee and/or organise surgery timetables, duty rotas and holiday cover.

Implementing and maintaining systems to receive patient enquiries and suggestions including oversight of the practice-based complaints procedure in conjunction with the relevant partner.

Liaise with patient groups.

Reviewing and updating the practice information leaflet, practice publicity and health education material.

2.6 Confidentiality:

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

2.7 Quality:

Convene meetings, prepare agendas and ensure distribution of minutes as necessary.

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Provide information for both clinical and financial audit. And participate in audit where appropriate.

Develop policies, practice protocols and procedures, review and update as required.

2.8 Premises and Equipment

Ensure adequate cleaning, maintenance, safety, and fire prevention and general security of the premises and equipment.

Provide staff training in all necessary areas of maintenance, safety, fire prevention and general security of the premises.

2.9 Health & Safety:

Ensure compliance with legislation relating to health and safety.

Develop, institute and organise health and safety policies and procedures.

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Ensure effective training on health and safety procedures for all members of the practice team.

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

Ensure all accidents or dangerous incidents are investigated, recorded, reported where necessary and any follow-up undertaken.

2.10 Equality and Diversity:

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

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

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

3. Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

4. Other

Prepare and issue to registrar GPs, medical students etc appropriate information package on introduction to the practice.

Together with the Trainer plan, develop and monitor the effectiveness of the induction and training provided for the registrar GP, medical students etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE, 5 Grade C or above.
• A level or equivalent.
• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Continuing personal development e.g. management course
• A leadership/management/business management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of leading and motivating a team.
• Good communication
• Trustworthy, honest and reliable.
• Good sense of humour.
• Relevant Health and Safety experience.
• Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas and minutes.
• 2-3 years working at supervisory level.
• Proven experience in personnel and training.
• A thorough understanding of GDPR

Desirable

• Management experience within the NHS or in Practice Management.
• Experience of financial management
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• NHS / Primary Care General Practice experience
• Good understanding of the NHS role and functions of Primary Care and ICB/NHSE.
• Experience of Xero accounts system.
• Experience of using SystmOne clinical System

Knowledge, Skills and Personal characteristics.

Essential

• Administration skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills including report writing skills.
• Budget management skills.
• IT skills.
• Experience of team working.
• Ability to communicate with all members of the Primary Health Care Team.

Desirable

• Desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Analytical and numeracy skills.
• Take forward IM&T agenda.
• Knowledge of computerised accounting and payroll packages.
• An understanding of NHS Pension scheme
• An understanding of all aspects of payroll & PAYE

Physical attributes and additional factors

Essential

• General good health
• Willingness to work on occasions outside normal office hours.

Desirable

• Car driver

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

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice

Address

25 St Marys Road

Tickhill

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN11 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide wound care to patient

Venepuncture

Provide travel vaccination services

Ear care

Contraception reviews

Promotion of Infection Control procedures

Maintain accurate clinical records in line with data protection and GDPR

Ensure read codes are used effectively

Assist GPs with minor surgery when required

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Baby vaccination training
• Travel health
• Wound care training
• Previous primary care experience
• Experience with S1 Clinical System

Desirable

• Smear training
• Ear care

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered nurse
• Driving licence to deliver home visits

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

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice

Address

25 St Marys Road

Tickhill

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN11 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake appropriate management of long term conditions, screening programmes, immunisation programmes within their level of competency and with adequate and recognised training.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with a patients healthcare.
• Perform home visits where appropriate.
• Responsibility for reviewing and acting on own sample results or those referred onto you from another nurse or associated healthcare professional, or referring to a more senior clinician when appropriate.
• Support and promote the development of team working to ensure a high standard of nursing care within the treatment area.
• Adhere and work to defined polices and protocols, including health and safety, equality and diversity, and confidentiality within the practice.
• Assist in the ordering and maintaining of stock as delegated by the Nurse Manager.
• Be aware of national standards of infection control and good practice guidelines and active observation of current working practices across the practice ensuring that procedures are followed.
• Actively identifying, reporting and correction of health and safety hazards.
• Responsible for the safe use of all diagnostic and treatment equipment, and alert other team members to issues of quality or risk.
• Attend practice meetings whenever possible and those that are mandatory.
• Maintain competency and develop new skills as decided by service requirements.
• Communicate, refer and liaise effectively with other agencies and staff regarding patients well being, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a nurse in general practice or primary care including treatment room duties, patient assessment, and management of long-term conditions.

Desirable

• Leadership or mentoring qualifications supporting training and development of junior staff.
• Professional development courses relevant to primary care nursing or patient care excellence.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration fully licensed to practice in the UK.
• Relevant clinical training or experience in primary care nursing including treatment room procedures, immunisations, and long-term condition management, cytology.
• UK driving licence

Desirable

• Leadership or mentoring qualifications supporting training and development of junior staff.
• Professional development courses relevant to primary care nursing or patient care excellence.

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

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice

Address

25 St Marys Road

Tickhill

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN11 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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