Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered with appropriate clinical professional body: e.g. Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy or Psychology (Educational, Counselling, Clinical or Forensic) and be registered with the relevant statutory body (NMC, HCPC, ACP, BABCP, UKCP, SWE, SCW, SSSC or NISCC or BACP).
• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to working with Children. e.g. Children's NSF, Children Act, Every Child Matters, Education Act, Code of Practice

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills
• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with children and their carers

Desirable

• Experience in supervising and mentoring and teaching

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of suitable post-registration professional practice, in hospital or other healthcare setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to professional group
• Demonstratable track record of assessing ADHD using recommended tools

Desirable

• Experience of assessing autism using recommended tools

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westend

2062-2068 Hessle Road

Hull

HU13 9NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description GP Retainer

Job Title: GP Retainer Location: High Street Surgery, Cheslyn Hay Reports to: GP Partners (Clinical) / Practice Manager (Administrative) Sessions: As agreed under the GP Retainer Scheme

The GP Retainer will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care within a supportive and well-established practice environment. The post-holder will manage a clinical caseload, delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care to registered and temporary patients. The role offers flexibility in line with the GP Retainer Scheme while maintaining continuity of care and professional standards.

• Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations in accordance with the agreed timetable.

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

• Make professional, autonomous clinical decisions in line with current guidelines and best practice.

• Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with practice formulary and national guidance.

• Review laboratory results, correspondence, and clinical documents in a timely manner.

• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and agreed.

• Develop and implement person-centred care plans.

• Refer patients to secondary care or community services as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system (EMIS).

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities as appropriate to sessions worked.

• Work in accordance with practice policies, NICE guidance, and local pathways.

• Contribute to audit, significant event analysis, and service improvement initiatives.

• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD and appraisal.

• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with GDPR, Data Protection legislation, and practice policies.

• Ensure all patient information is handled securely and shared only with authorised individuals.

• Comply with practice Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control policies.

• Maintain safe working practices and adhere to national IPC standards.

• Use PPE appropriately and report any risks or incidents promptly.

• Promote safeguarding and demonstrate due regard for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

• Deliver care in a respectful, inclusive, and non-judgemental manner.

• Support equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.

• Participate in annual appraisal and maintain a portfolio in line with General Medical Council revalidation requirements.

• Engage in ongoing CPD in line with professional and retainer scheme requirements.

• Contribute positively to team working and practice development.

The GP Retainer will work collaboratively with 2 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a large and experienced administrative team to ensure safe, coordinated patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must hold a recognised medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a current licence to practise. Candidates must have completed GP Specialty Training and hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or be on the GMC GP Register. Applicants must meet appraisal and revalidation requirements and be eligible to work under the NHS GP Retainer Scheme.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within UK primary care or General Practice is desirable, particularly experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions independently. An interest in quality improvement, audit, or service development would be advantageous. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and within a Primary Care Network (PCN) setting would be beneficial. Additional skills or special interests, such as womens health, chronic disease management, minor procedures, or teaching and mentoring, would also be welcomed. Familiarity with EMIS or similar electronic patient record systems is desirable.

Experience

Essential

• Applicants must have experience working as a General Practitioner within UK primary care, managing a wide range of acute, chronic, and undifferentiated presentations. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, making safe and effective clinical decisions in line with current national and local guidelines. Experience in prescribing independently, reviewing results and correspondence, and maintaining accurate contemporaneous clinical records is essential. Applicants must also have experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to high standards of patient-centred care.

Desirable

• It is desirable for applicants to have experience running minor illness or long-term condition clinics, managing complex patient cases, and contributing to service development or quality improvement projects. Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising colleagues or medical students is advantageous. Familiarity with Primary Care Network (PCN) working, vaccination programmes, or specialised clinical areas such as womens health, chronic disease management, or minor procedures would also be beneficial. Experience using EMIS or other electronic patient record systems in a primary care setting is desirable.

Experience

Essential

• Applicants must have experience working as a General Practitioner within UK primary care, managing a wide range of acute, chronic, and undifferentiated presentations. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, making safe and effective clinical decisions in line with current national and local guidelines. Experience in prescribing independently, reviewing results and correspondence, and maintaining accurate contemporaneous clinical records is essential. Applicants must also have experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to high standards of patient-centred care.

Desirable

• It is desirable for applicants to have experience running minor illness or long-term condition clinics, managing complex patient cases, and contributing to service development or quality improvement projects. Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising colleagues or medical students is advantageous. Familiarity with Primary Care Network (PCN) working, vaccination programmes, or specialised clinical areas such as womens health, chronic disease management, or minor procedures would also be beneficial. Experience using EMIS or other electronic patient record systems in a primary care setting is desirable.

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

High Street Surgery

Address

High Street

Cheslyn Hay

Walsall

WS6 7AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.highstreetsurgery-cheslynhay.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide safe, effective and compassionate general medical services to the registered and temporary patients of Palace Surgery. They will work as part of the practice team and with colleagues across South Fulham Primary Care Network.

Clinical responsibilities

• Carry out face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations, including patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute and long-term conditions in line with NICE and local guidance
• Take a share of the duty doctor and same-day urgent care rota, pro rata
• Carry out home visits where clinically appropriate
• Review and act on pathology results, discharge summaries, clinic letters and other correspondence promptly
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in line with local formularies, and review and sign acute and repeat prescriptions
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community and voluntary services
• Keep clear, accurate and contemporaneous records on SystmOne, with correct clinical coding
• Complete medical reports, fit notes and other paperwork arising from your patients
• Recognise and act on safeguarding concerns for children and adults at risk, following practice and local procedures

Quality and governance

• Contribute to QOF, enhanced services and Network Contract DES requirements
• Take part in clinical audit, significant event reviews and quality improvement work
• Follow practice policies, protocols and clinical governance processes, including infection prevention and control
• Help the practice meet Care Quality Commission standards
• Give clinical advice and support to other members of the team, such as the practice nurse, healthcare assistant and PCN clinicians, as agreed

Team working and communication

• Work closely with the partners, practice nurse, healthcare assistant, reception and admin team and PCN colleagues
• Attend clinical and practice meetings
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, carers and colleagues
• Help maintain a friendly, supportive and respectful working environment

Professional development

• Maintain full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the National Medical Performers List
• Take part in annual appraisal and revalidation
• Keep mandatory training up to date, including safeguarding (Level 3), basic life support and information governance
• Undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role

Confidentiality, health and safety, and equality

• Keep patient and practice information confidential, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
• Follow the practice's health and safety policies and report any hazards or incidents
• Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect, and support equality, diversity and inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, and entry on the GMC GP Register (CCT or equivalent)
• Included on the National Medical Performers List, or eligible to join before starting
• Up-to-date safeguarding training for children and adults at Level 3

Desirable

• Further qualifications relevant to general practice, such as DRCOG, DFSRH or a special interest diploma

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a GP in UK general practice, including GP specialty training
• Managing a wide range of acute and long-term conditions in primary care
• Face-to-face, telephone and online consultations

Desirable

• QOF, clinical audit or quality improvement work
• Working alongside PCN roles such as clinical pharmacists and paramedics

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

Palace Surgery, Dr Mangwana and Partners

Address

Palace Surgery

510 Fulham Palace Road

London

SW6 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan and implement care for patients with undifferentiated or complex presentations

Conduct holistic clinical examinations and develop appropriate management plans

Manage acute and chronic conditions using evidence based approaches

Proactively identify and support patients at risk of longterm conditions

Prescribe and review medications in line with national and practice guidelines

Provide clear information on treatment plans, medication use and selfcare

Prioritise and manage urgent or emergency situations effectively

Promote healthy lifestyle choices and health promotion strategies

Use sensitive, effective communication to ensure informed consent and patient understanding

Support patients receiving difficult news

Adapt communication methods to meet diverse needs and overcome barriers

Maintain strong communication within the practice and with external partners

Work within GMC professional standards and scope of practice

Maintain accurate, high quality clinical records

Manage workload effectively while maintaining care quality

Participate in audit, peer review and appraisal processes

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and policy implementation

Understand safeguarding responsibilities for vulnerable adults and children

Promote and model inclusive, non discriminatory practice

Respect patient choice and autonomy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified General Practitioner with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Right to Work in the UK

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

Orchard Croft Medical Centre

Address

Cluntergate

Horbury

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF4 5BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality general medical services to our patients
• Managing acute, chronic and preventative care
• Face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, online triaging
• Working collaboratively with our experienced multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to QOF, enhanced services, audit and quality improvement
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
• Contributing to practice and service development
• For GP Partners, involvement in the leadership, governance and strategic direction of the practice

We are keen to support GPs with existing clinical interests and would welcome applicants wishing to develop new areas of expertise.

Clinical & Practice Support

You will be supported by:

• An experienced team of GP Partners
• A broad multidisciplinary clinical team
• Efficient clinical and administrative support systems
• Shared home visiting arrangements
• An established training and learning environment
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching, training and service development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Person Specification
• Essential
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Interest in teaching and Women's health desirable

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

Hoylake Road Medical Centre

Address

314-316, Hoylake Road

Moreton

Wirral

CH46 6DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

Undertake both planned and urgent primary care as required

Sessions will inlcude a mixture of both telephone and face to face appointments

The provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the revalidation process

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)- or due to CCT by August 2024

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit

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

Royston Group Practice

Address

Midland Road

Royston

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 4QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The GP Cardiologist will be responsible for assessing, analysing and forming a diagnosis and management plan for patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease attending the Community Cardiology Clinic.

Assessments will include a history, physical examination and interpretation of an ECG in almost all cases, and may include the integration of data from echocardiography, exercise testing, heart rhythm monitoring, and more specialized imaging, although a provisional report will be provided by the physiologist in all cases.

The GP-Cardiologist will make a diagnosis, and communicate this to the patient and carers / family, and will make recommendations concerning, for example, lifestyle modifications, medications, need for further investigations, and need and location for follow up (whether with own GP, in community cardiology, or in secondary care).

The GP Cardiologist will communicate the outcomes of the consultation to the GP and to secondary care, and will complete all necessary administration relating to the consultation and to the service, including requesting, reviewing and endorsing all results of investigations.

GP Cardiologists will be responsible for triaging all cardiology GP referrals. These may be triaged directly to the community cardiology service, or to specific services within OUH. Where the referral can be managed without a face-to-face consultation, the GP will write to the referring GP with advice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration with licence to work
• MRCGP
• MB BS or Equivalent

Desirable

• Post-graduate exams relevant to Cardiology e.g. MRCP, and / or Post-graduate Diploma in Cardiology

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years of training in community GP practice or equivalent experience
• That of an independent general practitioner able to be accountable for patient care without direct supervision

Desirable

• Additional experience of general practice
• Additional post-graduate experience of Cardiology
• Relevant previous experience from other secondary care specialties e.g. general medicine

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable Interest in Cardiology
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to triage cases
• Clinical decision making skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Confident in using electronic patient record systems (training will be provided)
• Prioritisation and time management skills
• Able to lead a small team (physiologist, healthcare assistant

Desirable

• Demonstrable commitment to cardiology, e.g. posters, presentations, audits, abstracts, papers, research projects, publications relevant to Cardiology

Other

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC and a License to Practice
• Able to commit to at least one session per week
• Able to travel to community cardiology clinics

Desirable

• Able to commit to more than one session per week

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

JR and Community sites

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive range of general medical services in accordance with the practice's contractual obligations, including core services and any applicable additional or enhanced services.
• Undertake clinical duties in accordance with the agreed practice timetable, including face-to-face and telephone consultations, responding to patient queries, conducting home visits where appropriate, and completing associated clinical and administrative tasks.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, making professional and autonomous clinical decisions based on the patient's needs and current evidence-based guidance.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans in partnership with patients, in line with current clinical guidance and practice disease management protocols.
• Identify risk factors and early signs of illness, and provide preventative care, screening, immunisations, health promotion, counselling and patient education.
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately, including acute and repeat prescriptions, in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary and relevant clinical guidance. Review medication and treatment plans regularly to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
• Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers as clinically indicated, coordinating care and supporting continuity of treatment across services.
• Undertake appropriate home visits and respond to urgent medical problems and emergencies, ensuring timely assessment, treatment and follow-up.
• Undertake on-call duties, including reviewing and actioning investigation results, authorising prescriptions, reviewing incoming clinical correspondence, responding to general queries and managing urgent clinical situations.
• Manage patient caseloads appropriately, including initiating, reviewing and concluding episodes of care, and arranging onward referral or transfer to other services where necessary.
• Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, ensuring patient information is entered promptly and correctly into the clinical IT system.
• Undertake all other clinical duties and responsibilities reasonably associated with the role of a General Practitioner working in primary care.

Administration and Practice Management

• Complete clinical and administrative work in a timely and efficient manner, including prescription requests, clinical queries, correspondence, paperwork and other duties arising from patient consultations.
• Ensure patient records are accurate, up to date and appropriately coded, contributing to record summarisation, read-coding and the ongoing development and maintenance of computer-based clinical records.
• Collect and record clinical data as required for audit, monitoring, reporting and service evaluation.
• Process requests for medical reports, insurance reports, claim forms and other private and non-private administrative documentation in accordance with practice procedures and applicable requirements.
• Apply and comply with relevant practice policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, information governance, health and safety and safeguarding.
• Work in accordance with agreed practice protocols and discuss with colleagues any implications for clinical practice, service delivery or patient care.

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

• Practice in accordance with General Medical Council (GMC) professional standards, relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, clinical governance arrangements and applicable professional guidance.
• Participate in clinical meetings, clinical audits, significant event reviews, clinical standard setting and quality improvement activities to support patient safety and improve the quality and effectiveness of services.
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of clinical services, practice procedures and systems, promoting safe, effective, equitable and evidence-based care.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes and service delivery, working collaboratively with colleagues to implement appropriate improvements.

Professional Development and Teamwork

• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, lifelong learning, reflective practice and participation in relevant training and educational activities organised by the practice or other appropriate organisations.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals and administrative staff to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external healthcare providers, ensuring appropriate information sharing and continuity of care.
• Contribute to a supportive, respectful and professional working environment, promoting effective teamwork and the efficient operation of the practice.

The post-holder is expected to undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities appropriate to a General Practitioner working in general practice, consistent with their professional competence, the needs of the practice and applicable contractual and professional requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a salaried GP within an NHS general practice.
• Experience managing patients with complex medical, psychological and social needs.
• Experience prescribing safely and reviewing medication in accordance with current clinical guidance.
• Experience recognising and managing medical emergencies and identifying patients requiring urgent assessment or hospital admission.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, significant event reviews and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or teaching medical students, GP trainees or other healthcare professionals.
• Experience contributing to practice meetings, clinical policy development and service improvement.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC General Practitioner Register.
• Membership of the NHS England Medical Performers List, as applicable to the role.
• Completion of recognised GP specialty training and possession of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in areas relevant to general 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

Leadgate Surgery

Address

George Ewen House

Watling Street

Consett

County Durham

DH8 6DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://leadgate.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will practice in accordance with accepted good medical practice and the various clinical policies of the Service, to include but not limited to:

The post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation or external organisations

Assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Contributing to QOF, Enhanced Services and IIF requirements and recording data appropriately

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health related illnesses

Screening patients for health education

Admitting and discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes and contributing to the Practice audit programme as required

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with the accepted prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

Take a lead role in some aspects of the clinical work within the team, for example: co-ordinating aspects of governance, QOF, enhanced services, CPD and keeping clinical protocols up to date

In general the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other Royal colleges and councils applicable to the staff within the practice, Department of Health, NHS England, CCG and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations.

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Prescribe safe and effective medicines management which conforms to:

NICE guidance and DH directives

Good Prescribing Practice as defined by British National Formulary (BNF) guidance from Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain on safe and secure handling of medicine

Operate safe management and regular review for all patients receiving repeat prescriptions

Controlled Drugs legislation

Shared protocols agreed between the CCG and other NHS providers

Locally specified Patient Group Directions

Work effectively so as not to exceed the Practice prescribing budget as set annually by the CCG

Comply with targets set within the Prescribing Incentive Scheme

Contribute to the teams approach which ensures that referrals are made for patients to see other medical service providers, ensuring that adequate information is given to personnel to whom the patient has been referred for proper assessment to be made

Be supportive of any complaints policy and procedure to ensure proper investigation and appropriate follow-up action in the event of a complaining being made about any aspect of the service provided or any personal provider of the service

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation

Contributing to service development and implementation of contract

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

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

Contributing to individual case discussions at clinical meetings and bring examples of cases for group discussion

Contributing to the organisational development of the Practice by contributing to the development of ideas, strategies and policies which will promote efficiency and well-being of the practice

Contributing to evaluation /audit and clinical standard setting with the organisation

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-coding patient data

Attending training events organised by the practice and other agencies, where appropriate

Attending team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Severnside Medical Practice

Address

Quayside House

Quay Street

Gloucester

GL1 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A range of regular clinical duties, including:

• Face to face consultations
• Telephone consultation
• Duty doctor resposibilities
• Routine follow-up (e.g. pathology, referrals, hospital correspondence, prescriptions)
• Home visits
• Planned care/chronic disease management
• Acute care
• Involvement in practice-level clinical decision making

The post-holder will be expected to undertake a share of non-clinical duties within the practice, including:

• Involvement/engagement with practice PCN duties/meetings
• Participation in practice meetings (clinical and otherwise)
• Involvement with practice-level administrative/business decision making
• Involvement in service development and quality improvement

The role will involve engaging in all the regular duties of a GP, making professional and autonomous decisions where necessary, while being guided by overall practice policies, workstreams, and procedures, consulting with senior GP colleagues for collective decision making where necessary, and all responsibilities associated within a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration and license to practice
• Inclusion on NHS GP Performers List
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teamworking skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• Good understanding of standards for record keeping
• Commitment to CPD
• Patient-centred approach to care

Desirable

• Experience of working with System1
• Experience and understanding of working in deprived areas
• Experience and understanding of working with diverse patient populations

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of working with System1
• Experience of working in deprived areas

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

Schoolacre Surgery

Address

2 Schoolacre Road

Birmingham

B34 6RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate and maintain consistently high standards of individualised personal care and support under guidance of Management.
• Work alongside the patients families and/or health care professionals, maintaining an approach that incorporates physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace philosophy.
• Observe and report changes in the patients symptoms, conditions and circumstances to the management and notify other healthcare professionals as necessary.
• Work in accordance with the patients agreed care plan.
• Responsible for identifying and acting on any risk of safeguarding to patients and their families in accordance with the Rennie Grove Peace policies.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Proven experience working effectively in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team, using initiative
• Willingness to complete level 2 in Medicine Giving
• Caring and empathetic approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Commitment to the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care purpose
• Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Care certificate/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of working within the care setting
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Knowledge of and experience in care at the end of life and after death
• Relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene.

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

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Address

Peace Hospice

Watford

WD17 3PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://renniegrovepeace.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide routine HCA treatments, within competence, to all patients to agreed practice policies, protocols and guidelines.

Provide ECG screenings to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessaryAdvise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

To carry out Health Checks to agreed guidelines using practice templates

Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.

Maintain stocks of health information leaflets as appropriate.

Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and report any problems to the Nurse Manager.

3. Pathology specimens and investigatory procedures.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, wound swabs, etc. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the general practitioners within competency.

4. Administrative and professional responsibilities.

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.. Ensure complete and accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised medical records.. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation and records associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.Attend and participate in practice meetings as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grades passes
• Recognised HCA qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in 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.

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

John Ryle Medical Practice

Address

Clifton Cornerstone

Southchurch Drive

Clifton

Nottingham

NG11 8EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Please also see the Job Description attached under Supporting Documents

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with our GPs, Practice Nurses and wider clinical team to provide a range of clinical and supportive services to our patients.

Experience in the following areas would be desirable:

• Venepuncture
• Wound care
• Clip and suture removal
• Long-term condition annual reviews
• ECGs
• Diet and lifestyle advice
• Urinalysis and sample processing
• Blood pressure checks
• B12 administration and vaccinations
• Assisting in GP clinics, including minor surgery, coils and implants
• Home visits

Previous experience within general practice or primary care would be advantageous, but full training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

You will be expected to undertake additional clinical and technical procedures as required, following appropriate training and once competence has been demonstrated.

Person Specification

Behaviours

Essential

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Caring and committed to providing excellent patient care
• Confident communicating with patients and colleagues
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload
• IT literate and confident using clinical systems
• Willing to learn and develop their clinical skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of a busy GP practice
• Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Able to work independently while recognising when to seek support or advice
• Professional and respectful approach to patients at all times, maintaining their dignity, privacy and confidentiality

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

PartnersHealth

Address

Village Health Group

Bunny Lane

Keyworth

Nottingham

NG12 5JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Day in the Life of a Healthcare Assistant:

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (including travel time), shifts generally 07:00 to 18:00 / 5 out of 7 days, Monday to Sunday rota

Department: Clinical Operations: Medinet Clinical Services and Medinet Community

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will join a small travelling team supporting our clinicians across a wide range of specialities. Most of your week will be spent in NHS outpatient departments supporting our insourcing lists.

When insourcing activity is lower, you will support Medinet Community clinics across the region.

This is a mobile role across the West Midlands. You will work in different hospitals, with different teams and different specialities, so you will need to be confident walking into a new environment and getting up to speed quickly.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Person specification and requirements
• Essential
• Qualifications - Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support, NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Care Certificate
• Experience - at least 12 months as an HCA in an acute hospital or outpatient setting, across more than one speciality
• Clinical skills from day one: observations and NEWS2 escalation, chaperoning, specimen handling, infection prevention and control
• Skills - adapts quickly to new sites and teams, clear and calm communicator, confident using clinical IT systems, reliable and punctual
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle insured for business use
• Able to work weekends as part of a 7 day rota
• Enhanced DBS (adults and children), occupational health clearance and right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Desirable
• Phlebotomy or ECG certificate.
• Insourcing, bank or agency work across multiple sites
• Experience in theatres, ophthalmology, endoscopy, dermatology or MSK, or in community clinics
• Cannulation, wound care, point of care testing or visual acuity testing
• Experience supporting or inducting new colleagues

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in 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.

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHarmonie

Address

26 Highfield Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Health Care Assistant / Nurse Associate

• New patient registration checks, including completing any necessary paperwork and making any necessary claims to the Health Authority and referrals within the practice
• BP monitoring

• Urinalysis
• Phlebotomy
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice

• Weight monitoring
• Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed
• Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the nurse manager
• Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection
• Restocking/maintenance of equipment
• Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms

To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign

Ordering and display of health promotion materials

3. Management of medical records

• Ensure that records are accurately assembled in advance of each consulting session
• Ensure that records are available in the instances of urgent consultation
• Retrieve and re-file records as requested, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are filed in correct records
• Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover

4. Management of appointment system

Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems including regular and incidental variations

• Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded to enable retrieval of the medical record
• Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the senior receptionist

5. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations
• An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Basic keyboard and computer skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Excellent communication skills

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:

Communication:

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

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

• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• HCA/NA qualification including Phlebotomy training

Experience

Essential

• Administration and professional responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and
• treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with
• accurate details recorded.
• Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately,
• reporting any problems to the practice administrator.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation
• associated with patient health care and registration with the
• practice.
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information
• required for regular and ad hoc reports.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
• Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy.
• Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting
• rooms.
• To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu
• campaign.
• Ordering and display of health promotion materials

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Good clear communication
• Good organisation

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

Elthorne Park Surgery

Address

106 Elthorne Park Road

Hanwell

London

W7 2JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full Job Description outlining the coreresponsibilities of the Health Care Assistant role.

You will thrive in this role if you are looking to develop your clinical career, have a passion for promoting health and wellbeing, and enjoy supporting patients with long-term conditions and preventative healthcare.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment requirements

Vaccinations: Evidence of Hepatitis B (x3), titre level and/or booster this is mandatory for this role, and MMR and Varicella status required. Support is available for those who are undecided about MMR and Varicella.

Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required at interview, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role

References: Two references required, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Employment history: Any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more must be declared.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Recent experience delivering direct patient care.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Urine testing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow clinical guidelines and protocols.
• BP checks.
• Pulse checks.
• Chaperoning duties.
• B12/Flu/Pneumococcal vaccinations.
• Health promotion.

Desirable

• ECG recording.
• EMIS or System1 experience.
• Wound care.
• Ear Syringing.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working within Primary or Secondary Care.
• Experience of data input, information gathering, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Basic IT knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of person-centred care.
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring, compassionate, and professional approach.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Adaptable and motivated to learn new skills.
• Confident supporting patients and colleagues.

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

Modality Partnership

Address

The Windmill Practice

Beaumont Street

NOTTINGHAM

NG2 4PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as required. Such tasks may include

• Blood Pressure monitoring
• Baseline Tests e.g. BMIs, height, weight monitoring
• ECG recording
• HCA Diabetic check
• Urinalysis
• NHS health checks
• Suture removal

• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• Assisting GPs and Nurses with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Ordering stock as and when required.
• Immunisations flu and B12
• Doppler
• Mental Illness Health Checks
• Wound care

Desirable skills leg ulcer care

Confidentiality

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

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

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

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality

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

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-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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

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

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

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

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

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Record data in the required manner and to a high standard

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as required. Such tasks may include -
• - Blood Pressure monitoring
• - Baseline Tests e.g. BMIs, height, weight monitoring
• - ECG recording
• - HCA Diabetic check
• - Urinalysis
• - NHS health checks
• - Suture removal
• - Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• - Assisting GPs and Nurses with minor surgery and coil fittings
• - Ordering stock as and when required.
• - Immunisations flu/B12
• - Doppler
• - Mental Illness Health Checks
• - Wound care

Desirable

• Desirable skills
• - leg ulcer care

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

Hedena Health Ltd

Address

207 London Road

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cambs GP Network are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Job RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Undertake new patient and NHS health checks
• Support and deliver the provision of health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and accurately documenting these
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, providing appropriate advice in line with practice and national policies
• Undertake basic wound care, suture removal and dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Undertake venepuncture
• Administer flu vaccinations and other injections (Ie B12), under PSDs
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Carry out ABPIs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are checked and cleaned regularly, in line with current schedules
• Undertake stock checks on expiry dates and quantities whilst ensuring stock is appropriately rotated
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

Communication:

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

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

Quality Assurance:

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

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

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

Team Working:

• Work as an effective and responsible HCA, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
• Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nursing team

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, CGPN staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to CGPN 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 CGPN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with CGPN policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the CGPN Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to CGPN guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with CGPN 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.

This role description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (The Care Certificate)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Other

Essential

• Valid UK Driving License
• Flexibility
• Enthusiastic
• Team player

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a health care assistant
• Trained and competent in Venepuncture
• Trained and competent in ECGs
• Taking and documenting vital signs (Ie Pulse/BP/BMI)
• Wound care including suture/stitch removal
• Trained and competent in Urinalysis
• Understand the requirements for PSDs and associated policy
• Understanding of vaccine cold chain and temperature monitoring
• SystmOne User

Desirable

• Experience of working as a health care assistant in a general practice setting
• Trained and competent in carrying out NHS health checks
• Trained and competent in carrying out ABPIs
• Administering injections under patient specific directions (PSDs) Ie flu
• Trained and competent in carrying out Diabetic foot checks

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Polite and confident
• Motivated and forward thinking
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Commitment to ongoing professional 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd

Address

Maple Surgery

Hanover Close

Bar Hill

Cambridge

CB23 8EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As our HCA you will support the wider clinical team in delivering high quality care to our patients. Your must be experienced and competent in:

• Phlebotomy (venepuncture)
• NHS Health Checks
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Height, weight and BMI measurements
• New patient health assessments
• Recording clinical observations accurately
• Infection prevention and control procedures
• Working within a primary care environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Qualified in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 years experience in a HCA or Health Care Support Worker role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of using EMIS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional standards
• Organised, flexible, and reliable

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

Withnell Health Centre

Address

Dr Dawouds Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Frailty GP & ACP and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Frailty HCA will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Frailty HCA. There will be a need to take on new skills and carry out other tasks in line with the development of the Frailty team.

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being.

Perform annual clinical review in line with patients birthday months, or earlier as clinically indicated.

Perform routine blood tests, blood pressures, ECGs, perform MUST procedures as required.

Perform memory screening signposting to clinician for further assessments and/or referrals.

Administer vaccines under a Patient Specific Direction

Within the frailty assessments provide treatment, preventative care, screening and education to patients, signposting to other services such as social services.

In conjunction with the Frailty lead GP, undertake baseline geriatric assessments for patients identified as severely frail by providing a comprehensive health assessment

Enter any relevant information on to the Dorset Care Plan, meeting the Frailty register guidelines as clinically indicated.

Discussing daily with the duty team any patients on the sudden and serious list which you may be aware of, and where possible deal with their acute needs.

Do your utmost, with your experience and skill of these patients, to prevent admission to hospital and implement the patients wishes as highlighted in the Dorset Care plan

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within

Desirable

• Phlebotomy certification
• Vaccination certification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Clinical observations, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• ECGs
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable

• Chaperone procedure

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

West Moors Village Surgery

Address

Vernon House

164 Station Road

West Moors

Dorset

BH22 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacists etc.
• Administrative tasks and clinical documentation
• Preparing patients prior to going to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment
• Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients
• Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
• Processing and reviewing laboratory results
• Phlebotomy and associated clinical duties
• Completing basic (non-opinion) forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, benefit agency forms etc
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with the consultation
• Support the GP with immunisation/wound care.
• Supporting the wider practice team with general clinical administration

Professional Role

• Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the practice.
• The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
• Identify and manage care risks on a continuing basis.
• Participate in practice meetings and practice management meetings, reporting progress as required.
• Participate in audits and inspections as appropriate.
• Ensure that all Practice Policies are fully implemented.

Personal/Professional Development

• Post holder must be prepared to work towardsa GP Assistant Certificate Qualification.
• Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
• Attend all relevant annual updates
• Inform the lead GP of any concerns regardingthe role and may professional development needed
• Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them

Quality

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

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

Communication

The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication with the team and strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members]be familiar in all methods of communication such as email, tasks and telephone etc
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers

• Communicate effectively to outside agencies
• Communicate clearly with their lead GP

Confidentiality

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

Risk Management

• Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and public including ensuring they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality, data protection, access to records and information governance procedures, seeking advice from Caldicott and Information Governance Leads, and ensuring all training is up to date.
• The post-holder is required to travel independently between practice sites and to attend meetings etc hosted by other agencies.

Administrative and Professional Responsibility

• To ensure completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare.
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for reports.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
• To participate in audits as requested/initiate audits where approved.
• To be aware of and adhere to all Company Policies, procedures and guidelines when undertaking any activity
• Ensure strict confidentiality is applied to all patients and staff ensuring need to know basis is applied at all times

Research, Education and Training

• Maintain continued education by attendance of courses and study as deemed useful or necessary
• Identify and support practice development plans
• The post holder should acknowledge any limitations of his/her competence, not accepting responsibility for work outside the scope of the role
• To maintain competencies relevant to the role and identify personal development needs and plan with the nurse manager on how these can be achieved
• To acquire, maintain and improve knowledge and skills required to competently perform all agreed healthcare activities. This involves undertaking in-house and mandatory training as agreed by the Clinical Lead and Practice Manager.
• To attend team meeting in order to keep updated on developments within the department.

Health and Safety

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Health and Safety Policy to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way free from hazards.
• Reporting any potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

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

This job description is not an exhaustive list. It is subject to change in light of service developments and in consultation with the post-holder and the Practice Manager The content of the agreed job description will be updated on a regular basis as part of the annual Performance Development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a Healthcare Setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a person centered role

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Be calm, focused and able to work under pressure.
• The ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public.
• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
• To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE - C or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Qualification

Desirable

• Completion of NHS England GP Assistant Accredited Education Course (or be prepared to work towards one)

Other

Desirable

• A full drivers License and access to own car.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Always show compassion and respect, can communicate effectively at all levels, possess excellent customer skills, natural motivator, team player, good listener and can act with integrity.

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

Thursby Surgery

Address

2 Browhead Road

Burnley

Lancashire

BB10 3BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Job Responsibilities

Holistically support patients with mild to severe frailty within the community

Undertake frailty reviews of housebound patients for PCN practice sites via home visit, or occasionally via telephone

Review patient needs and help them access the services and the support they require to understand and manage their own health and wellbeing

Refer patients to services within the area that are most appropriate for them

Conduct low level clinical screening such as dementia screening, blood pressure checks and venepuncture as directed by the lead health professional. (Where relevant training has been received)

Carry out low level falls assessment/screening and provide advice and information on falls prevention, including referral for equipment where necessary

Assist in the formulation and review of care plans to ensure all care is reflecting the patients needs and wishes

Visit housebound patients at the request of PCN practices for Healthcare Assistant-appropriate tasks whilst ensuring these do not detract from core frailty work

Ensure patient records are updated appropriately and consultations recorded using the appropriate template

Liaise with each practice to maintain frailty registers

Liaise with each practice to prioritise visits

Work within the scope of HCA practice

Identify social isolation and loneliness, being proactive in signposting to relevant resources to empower patients to remain active and engaged within their communities

Identify and recognise deterioration in an individuals health and act promptly to refer to relevant health professional to minimise risk or where appropriate, avoid hospital admission

Assist practices in the achievement of targets related to frail and housebound patients

Develop and maintain knowledge and relationships with our practices and local services

Work with local statutory, voluntary and independent organisations to ensure referrals are made appropriately and maximise the availability of local resources

Take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of service users and self, understanding and following risk assessments as instructed

To maintain close links with other services in line with Safeguarding procedures and make other appropriate interventions and escalation

Ensure that GPs, practice nurses, practice pharmacists and other members of the primary care team understand the FCC/HCA role, and which patients may particularly benefit from their input

Work with the Armley PCN and its leadership team to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of this role

Core Responsibilities:

Frailty reviews for patients within Armley PCN who are house dependent

Assisting each practice to maintain up to date frailty registers

Help to raise awareness of health and wellbeing and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and wellbeing

Additional Responsibilities:

On occasion, not as a matter of course, for practices within the PCN:

Phlebotomy

Blood pressure monitoring

Chaperoning duties

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and wellbeing

Knowledge, Training and Experience:

Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a health and/or social care setting

Evidence of continual professional development

Experience in healthcare provision to a vulnerable group of patients

Specific interest in supporting frail and elderly patients

Experience of Primary Care or other organisations supporting a wide range of individuals

Knowledge of health care service delivery, public health delivery or community engagement

Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of General Practice provision

Completed a two day PCI accredited care co-ordination training course or be willing to complete

Other:

Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity within organisation adhering to relevant Codes of Conduct and the NHS Constitution

Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure own safety and the safety of colleagues and patients

Participate in our appraisal system, matching organisational aims with individual objectives

Comply with all organisational and statutory requirements

Undertake all mandatory training required for the role

Be aware of individual responsibilities under the Equal Opportunities and Diversity in Employment Policy and adhere to the provisions of the policy

Work flexibly as required by the PCN, including working at different GP Practices or community locations in the local area.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive.

It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post.

Staff are expected to undertake any other duties commensurate with the FCC/HCA grade as agreed with their line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent (GCSE Maths & English C or above)
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a health and/or social care setting
• Evidence of continual professional development Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of personalised care and the comprehensive model of personalised care
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health
• Promotes diversity and equality and leads by example
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record keeping
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures including confidentiality, safeguarding and health and safety
• Ability to recognise/work within limits of competence, seeking advice if needed
• Understanding of the needs of older people / adults with disabilities / long term conditions particularly in relation to promoting their independence
• Basic knowledge of long -term conditions and the complexities involved: medical, physical, emotional and social
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• EMIS and SystmOne user skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant or care co-ordinator role, or within adult health and social care, learning support or public health / health improvement
• Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity)
• Experience of working within multi - professional team environments
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role
• Experience of working with elderly or vulnerable people, complying with best practice and relevant legislation

Desirable

• Experience or training in personalised care and support planning
• Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide personalised support in a non-judgemental way
• Ability to provide a culturally sensitive service supporting people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities
• Ability to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, partner agencies and stakeholders
• Ability to identify risk and assess / manage risk when working with individuals
• Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the care co-ordinator role
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
• Knowledge of, and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
• Completed a two day PCI accredited care co-ordination training course or be willing to complete one
• Proficient in MS Office and web-based services

Desirable

• Ability to provide motivational coaching to patients, to support behavioural change

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

Armley PCN Services Limited

Address

Priory View Medical Centre

2a Green Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties:

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, and legible, with all care given documented at the time.. The post holder will be expected to participate in standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.

Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file, which will then be counter-signed by a registered nurse.

To report and record incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression and verbal abuse.

To have a working knowledge and be responsible for ensuring nurses and patients equipment is in safe working order, disposed of or returned when no longer required as per Policy and to inform Line Manager if any problems occur.

To provide holistic evidence-based/best practice care to patients in accordance with National and organisation approved policies/procedures and individual care plans.

To undertake specific clinical tasks as delegated by members of the Nursing team having once undertaken relevant training and deemed competent .Working in line with the Livewell SouthWest Delegation to band 3 and 4 support workers guidance.

To provide appropriate support and advice to family and carers, demonstrating tact and sensitivity in dealing with complex and sensitive information and negotiating a positive outcome.

To recognise and respond to any changes in patient care situations, which might include risks to self and others including adult and child protection concerns. The post holder must inform the most appropriate professional at the earliest opportunity. Be conversant with the safeguarding adult and child protection procedures and policies.

To ensure privacy, dignity and human rights are respected for patients and Carers.

To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.

The post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate)

To contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of standards.

To work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes which may have constraints and require adaptability.

To provide basic education and continuing support to patients, family and carers.

To identify areas of concern regarding practice and communicate to the Caseload Holder.

Management & Leadership:

To undertake designated duties as required in line with the Delegation to band 3 and 4 support worker guidance.

Only undertake work which is within own competence and to identify any work required to be undertaken by more senior staff

To identify and take responsibility in the maintaining of clinical competencies in line with the job role. Ensuring these are adequately support by clinical sign off. Identifying areas where this may be required.

To be responsible for organizing own time management on a daily basis in line with caseload demands, using own initiative and be flexible when organising own workload on a day to day basis, which is often unpredictable in order to respond to the needs of the service.

To maintain and Preserve confidentiality at all times, and be aware of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment.

Complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation, including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation.

To complete and submit any necessary documentation as required by the District Nurse/Caseload Holder and District Nursing Manager.

Monitoring and ordering of stock levels and to utilise resources economically and effectively and promote cost consciousness throughout the service.

To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team.

To act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct.

To participate in team activities so as to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team.

The post holder will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock/equipment ordering.

Communication:

To demonstrate effective communication with patients, staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. When communicating with patients it should be at the appropriate level for patients to understand such as patients suffering from terminal illness, dementia, disability, visually impairment and/or hearing impairment.

Able to communicate the role and eligibility criteria of the District Nursing Service.

Maintain accurate and up to date patient records and inform other professionals about changes in patients condition.

Act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are delivered by the Service.

The Post Holder to be supplied with mobile telephones and lone working devices for work purposes and be expected to abide by Livewell Southwest Lone working policy including the Operational procedure for lone working devices.

Education & Training:

Maintain own clinical expertise by attending meetings, study days and in-service training and learn new specialist skills required for service development. To maintain an up to date personal competency portfolio.

To attend and participate in meetings as negotiated within the team and to provide relevant timely feedback.

To participate in Reflective Practice, Practice Supervision and Appraisals and line management supervision as per policy .

Participate in the provision of community experience for all nurse learners and other professionals as appropriate.

To be encouraged to organise informal training sessions on behalf of the team using a variety of resources.

Travelling in all weather in heavy traffic to unknown areas on a daily basis, in the dark and adverse weather conditions.

Emotional Effort:

At every patient contact the post holder deals with emotional issues of patients and relatives.

At each visit staff may need to care for Patients with degenerative terminal conditions and their carers who may be children or adults within their home.

Need to deal with highly distressing and difficult family situations frequently such as grief, crisis care management with unpredictable care conditions.

Mental Effort:

Continuously interrupted, multi-tasking e.g. writing notes, answering mobile telephone call. Staff to carry a mobile telephone and are expected to be available to other staff and professionals and can be interrupted at any time.

Travelling in all weather in heavy traffic to unknown areas on a daily basis, in the dark and adverse weather conditions.

Physical Effort:

Use of hoists and other lifting equipment often in a confined space in the patients home on difficult floor surfaces e.g. carpet.

At each visit staff risk assess the need to move light furniture in patients home to allow nursing procedures to be carried out often within a confined space.

Regularly carry and transport District Nurse equipment e.g. Nursing bag, documentation Laptop, phlebotomy equipment, sphygmomamometers and blood sugar machines.

Travel for periods of time between patients homes and requiring lifting nursing bags and equipment from the car boot on each visit.

The job involves several times in a day exposure and contact to highly unpleasant working condition such as secondary smoking, bodily fluids, including sputum, vomit, blood, urine and faeces, soiled linen, fleas, lice, scabies poor hygiene standards and communicable diseases.

Occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression and dangerous pets.

Daily working in cramped conditions within patients own homes.

Frequently exposure to heat and cold in patients homes.

Mobile phones may not work in areas where there is poor network reception. Staff will utilise lone working devices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4 or above (A-C)
• NVQ III in Care (or evidence of working towards) or able to demonstrate the skills knowledge & ability to work to this level.

Desirable

• Care
• certificate

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of physical health, mental health and learning disabilities.
• Understanding of the role of Clinical support worker / Heath care assistant and boundaries
• Experience of formulating
• therapeutic relationships
• Previous experience of working within a health care setting.
• (employment, work experience
• volunteering)

Desirable

• Willingness to learn Evidence of previous professional development Evidence of recent study

Behavioural Attributes & Competencies:

Essential

• Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
• Values diversity and difference.
• Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
• Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
• Outcomes focused.
• Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of formulating
• therapeutic relationships
• Previous experience of working within a health care setting.
• (employment, work experience
• volunteering)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Effective communication and interactive skills including oral, written and IT
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• Good time management