Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Deliver face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations
• Manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
• Undertake home visits where appropriate
• Prescribe safely in line with local and national guidance
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary and community services

Practice & Team Contribution

• Work collaboratively within our large multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and clinical governance
• Engage with practice development and service transformation
• Support a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Clinical Supervision of other health care professionals and trainees

Our Model of Care

• We operate a Clinical Assessment Service (CAS)which provides triage, advice, and same-day bookings
• This significantly reduces pressure on individual GPs and improves patient flow
• We also deliver services across GP Care Wakefield (GPCW), providing extended access care across the ICB footprint
• Our structure allows GPs to work in a modern, supported environment rather than traditional reactive models

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Person Specification (Summary)
• Essential
• GMC registered GP with licence to practice
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience in large practices or multidisciplinary models
• Interest in service development or system working

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

Trinity Medical Centre

Address

Thornhill Street

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 1PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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.
• In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health and promoting healthy lifestyle strategies and education.

• Deliver a balanced mix of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations
• Manage acute and chronic disease in line with practice protocols and QOF
• Contribute to same-day urgent demand alongside the wider clinical team
• Review results, documents and tasks within agreed timeframes
• Work collaboratively with the MDT, PCN colleagues and external services
• Support the practice's training role where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Inclusion on the National Medical Performers List for England
• MRCGP or equivalent or CCT in General Practice
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to general practice e.g. diabetes, women's health, minor surgery, dermatology

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Collaborative team player
• Approachable, patient-centred and professional
• Adaptable and resilient
• Committed to continuity and quality of care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of NHS general practice including GP training
• Experience managing a full range of acute and chronic presentations in primary care

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web
• Experience of QOF enhanced services and same-day urgent care models
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary primary care team

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

Rochdale Health Alliance

Address

Trinity Medical Centre

22 Winton St

Littleborough

OL15 8AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality and efficient phlebotomy service to patients registered at the practice, supporting the clinical team in the delivery of safe and effective care. The postholder will work independently to collect blood samples from patients, ensuring accurate labelling, recording, and timely dispatch of specimens to support diagnosis and ongoing clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

Perform venepuncture on patients in line with clinical guidance and infection control standards.

Ensure samples are correctly labelled, recorded, and prepared for collection by the laboratory.

Accurately update patient records on the clinical system (EMIS).

Maintain equipment, stock levels, and cleanliness of the phlebotomy area.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure a smooth and efficient service.

Provide reassurance and information to patients, ensuring dignity, privacy, and comfort at all times.

Report any abnormal findings, incidents, or concerns to the appropriate clinician or manager.

Adhere to all practice policies, including infection control, health and safety, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

Essential Skills and Experience

Competency in phlebotomy, with evidence of up-to-date training and practice.

Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrate good customer care skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and visitors.

Ability to prioritise the care requirements for identified patients

Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.

Basic keyboard and IT skills

Organise own day to day work tasks or activities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Understanding of infection control and patient confidentiality.

Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Previous experience working in a GP practice or healthcare setting.

Familiarity with NHS laboratory procedures and IT systems (e.g. EMIS).

Basic Life Support and infection control training.

Personal Attributes

Compassionate, patient-focused approach.

Reliable, punctual, and well-organised.

Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the practice.

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for 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 performance

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

Manage own time, workload and resources effectively

Health & Safety

The postholder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety, and security as defined in the practices Health & Safety Policy, Manual, and Infection Control Policy. This includes:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying and managing risks involved in work activities.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards as soon as they are recognised

Assisting in maintaining general standards of cleanliness within the scope of the role.

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Reporting potential risks identified

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Equality and Diversity

The postholder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, by:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, in line with practice policies and current legislation.

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

Behaving in a welcoming, non-judgmental manner that respects individual circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in training and development as part of their employment, including:

Annual individual performance review and maintaining records of personal and professional development

Taking responsibility for ongoing learning and performance

Demonstrating skills and activities to others undertaking similar work

Freedom to Act

The postholder will be guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, and codes of conduct. Work will be managed rather than supervised, with results assessed at agreed intervals.

Manage own workload

Prioritise Tasks

Meet Deadlines

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience in performing venepuncture on adults.
• - Experience maintaining accurate records and following clinical protocols.
• - Experience communicating with patients in a caring and professional manner.

Desirable

• - Previous experience in a GP practice or NHS/community healthcare setting.
• - Experience using EMIS or similar clinical IT systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited phlebotomy qualification or equivalent competency-based training.
• Evidence of up-to-date training and continued professional development.

Desirable

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
• Infection control 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Trinity Medical Centre

Address

Trinity Medical Centre

New George Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 5DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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