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To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS) and letters as requested Taking meeting minutes and sharing with relevant team. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required Managing all enquires in an effective manner and Managing all administrative queries as necessary Actioning all incoming email Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently Maintaining an accurate referrals database Accountable for inviting chronic disease patients for their reviews. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary Carrying out system searches as requested Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms The post holder will take instruction on a day to day basis from the Practice manager. However, the post-holder is expected to be self-directed and self-motivated using their own initiative and requiring minimum input from the Practice Manager. The Post-holders work is formally reviewed by annual appraisal Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested The post-holder must be proactive in forward planning, identifying and implementing improvements within and beyond their key result areas, anticipating and communicating future internal and external requirements.

Health Visitors contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by: You will be working as part of a supportive team with access to a wide range of NHS benefits including discounts, pensions and various learning and development opportunities. Using their Clinical judgement and risk assessment to keep the people using our services as safe as possible. Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary. Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services. Being open and Transparent about their own practice. Supervising the work of others. Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvement in safety or quality can be made. Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement. Maintaining accurate, legible , comprehensive records. Maintaining compliance with mandatory training requirements.

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The Continuing Healthcare Specialist Practitioner will provide advice with respect to NHS Continuing Healthcare, NHS-funded Nursing Care and joint funded care, to clients, health and social care professionals and other agencies, within relevant workstreams. The Job Description is a generic role and covers all workstreams within NHS Continuing Healthcare. The Continuing Healthcare Specialist Practitioner will lead and co-ordinate the NHS CHC assessment process. This will include carrying out nursing assessments and MDTs, ensuring the care domains within the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare are applied against each Continuing Healthcare Assessment and a detailed rationale given for each decision made. The post holder will make recommendations based on clinical evidence if clients have a Primary Health Need and therefore are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. The post holder will be responsible for liaison with clients and/or their representatives, health and social care professionals, and other agencies with respect to sourcing suitable placements and /or packages of care which are clinically effective and cost effective.

Main duties of the job To work as an advanced nurse practitioner, seeking advice where necessary from our supportive clinical team, to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending the primary care Provide professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence To attend and contribute to education and training within the multidisciplinary practice team

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: a. Undertake new patient health checks b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics g. Carry out BMI checks as directed h. Act as a chaperone as required i. When trained, undertake phlebotomy j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations k. Carry out ECGs as requested l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation m. Provide support during minor operations as required n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to: a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead b. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. Delivery will be working with the GP Pharmacy Lead and Pharmacy technician/administrative support to refine/implement practice medicines management processes as detailed in the Pharmacy SOP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Core responsibilities include: a. Monitoring, advising and optimising treatment for patients in relation to their long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension, COPD), b. Managing and authorising repeat prescriptions, c. To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions, d. Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice, e. Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken, f. Providing patients with guidance and treatment in respect of their blood results in line with practice protocols, g. To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments, h. Review medications for newly registered patients, i. Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system, j. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system, k. Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients, l. To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice, m. Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required, n. Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance, o. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional, p. Assist with QOF and enhanced services targets and appropriating dealing with alerts within the clinical system care record, q. Administer vaccines in line with individual clinical competencies and as per practice protocols (e.g. influenza and travel vaccines), r. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, s. Processing and implementing policies and procedures, t. Develop staff by supporting training and annual appraisals and reviews, u. KPIs set by Partnership and or PCN. Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to: a. Partake in audits as required by the practice management team, partners or appropriate leads, b. Provide education on medicines for the clinical team, c. Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc, d. Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships, e. Produce pharmacy / prescribing updates / newsletters or bulletins on a quarterly basis. All staff at Elliott Hall Medical Centre have a duty to conform to the following: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. Delivery will be working with the GP Pharmacy Lead and Pharmacy technician/administrative support to refine/implement practice medicines management processes as detailed in the Pharmacy SOP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Core responsibilities include: a. Monitoring, advising and optimising treatment for patients in relation to their long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension, COPD), b. Managing and authorising repeat prescriptions, c. To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions, d. Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice, e. Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken, f. Providing patients with guidance and treatment in respect of their blood results in line with practice protocols, g. To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments, h. Review medications for newly registered patients, i. Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system, j. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system, k. Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients, l. To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice, m. Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required, n. Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance, o. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional, p. Assist with QOF and enhanced services targets and appropriating dealing with alerts within the clinical system care record, q. Administer vaccines in line with individual clinical competencies and as per practice protocols (e.g. influenza and travel vaccines), r. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, s. Processing and implementing policies and procedures, t. Develop staff by supporting training and annual appraisals and reviews, u. KPIs set by Partnership and or PCN. Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to: a. Partake in audits as required by the practice management team, partners or appropriate leads, b. Provide education on medicines for the clinical team, c. Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc, d. Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships, e. Produce pharmacy / prescribing updates / newsletters or bulletins on a quarterly basis. All staff at Elliott Hall Medical Centre have a duty to conform to the following: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Community Nursery Nurses are expected to be competent and confident and will have previous experience of working with children before coming into post. They contribute to the effectiveness of services by: Supporting the planning, organisation and delivery of defined aspects of the healthy child programme, including health reviews, parenting support and home visiting. Working with children and families in the assessment of their health and well-being and making referrals as appropriate under the supervision of the health visiting and school nursing teams. Developing and contributing to parenting support groups. Support the teams in planning programmes of care to promote positive outcomes for children and families, including those requiring a higher level of health promotion or preventative intervention. Communicating effectively with other members of the team regarding the management of individual clients and issues relating to service delivery. Working with health visitors and school nursing in regard to safeguarding children and families Referring to other teams or services as appropriate. Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by: communicating well with all members of the team understanding their role, responsibilities in the team, and how they help the team achieve its objectives Reflecting on their own practice regularly identifying how care could be improved.

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. Delivery will be working with the GP Pharmacy Lead and Pharmacy technician/administrative support to refine/implement practice medicines management processes as detailed in the Pharmacy SOP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Core responsibilities include: a. Monitoring, advising and optimising treatment for patients in relation to their long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension, COPD), b. Managing and authorising repeat prescriptions, c. To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions, d. Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice, e. Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken, f. Providing patients with guidance and treatment in respect of their blood results in line with practice protocols, g. To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments, h. Review medications for newly registered patients, i. Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system, j. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system, k. Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients, l. To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice, m. Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required, n. Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance, o. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional, p. Assist with QOF and enhanced services targets and appropriating dealing with alerts within the clinical system care record, q. Administer vaccines in line with individual clinical competencies and as per practice protocols (e.g. influenza and travel vaccines), r. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, s. Processing and implementing policies and procedures, t. Develop staff by supporting training and annual appraisals and reviews, u. KPIs set by Partnership and or PCN. Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to: a. Partake in audits as required by the practice management team, partners or appropriate leads, b. Provide education on medicines for the clinical team, c. Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc, d. Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships, e. Produce pharmacy / prescribing updates / newsletters or bulletins on a quarterly basis. All staff at Elliott Hall Medical Centre have a duty to conform to the following: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, under supervision following competency assessment Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of service users in the community with mental health problems including those with severe and enduring mental illness under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Service Line, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies. Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the community setting. Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all service users Actively participate in the care and rehabilitation of service users as per the plan of care determined by registered practitioner Maintain clear, timely, comprehensive, and contemporaneous written clinical records on all patients under your care in accordance with Trust Records Management Policies. Using Dialogue Plus tool to assess service users health and social care needs. Utilise designated recovery tool with outcomes focusing on care planning and ensuring clients understand they will be worked with in a collaborative manner to engage in social inclusion activities such as seeking employment, education and independent living. Support the assessment and management of patient care needs through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback, discussion, and reports and in care reviews with the clinical team. Provide information relating to health promotion and associated activities to improve the well-being of service users. Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended 2007, and other legislation such as Safeguarding Children & Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and others relating to care of service users. Contributes towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients/ clients health and social care To be able to work and travel across a geographical area or across integrated teams. Inform the team / person in charge of a) the patients physical/ psychological condition b) any significant factors relevant to the patient / client

Health Visitors contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by: You will be working as part of a supportive team with access to a wide range of NHS benefits including discounts, pensions and various learning and development opportunities. Using their Clinical judgement and risk assessment to keep the people using our services as safe as possible. Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary. Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services. Being open and Transparent about their own practice. Supervising the work of others. Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvement in safety or quality can be made. Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement. Maintaining accurate, legible , comprehensive records. Maintaining compliance with mandatory training requirements.

ICB Clinical Leads play a pivotal role in the Chief Medical Officers leadership team, supporting the delivery of the Integrated Care Boards strategic goals by providing leadership on all medical and dental workforce issues, focusing on professional assurance, system clinical and professional leadership development, workforce planning and productivity. These will be used to align and engage medical and other clinical and professional staff in delivering efficient, high quality, safe and compassionate care to patients in all services. The ICB Clinical Lead will take the lead for the Integrated Care Bord in developing care across the system that is patient-focussed and data-driven. They will be accountable for strategy, planning and delivery of the relevant outcomes for the areas in which they work. As an ICB Clinical Lead you will Undertake a programme of work as defined by the ICB. The specific area(s) of work will vary from time to time and will be reviewed on a six monthly/annual basis to support directorate initiatives. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of clinical, patient management and pathway advice to a number of specific groups and individuals as required by the ICB and wider health and care system. Lead the development of ICBs vision and strategy across the whole health and care system in the relevant areas, ensuring appropriate projects are in place to support the delivery of desired local outcomes and delivery of value for money. Work closely with providers to ensure delivery of services in line with appropriate guidelines. Act as the named person in ICB who will respond to issues as required by the ICB Advise on the quality of the care delivered by existing providers for the relevant services. Practically, this may mean attending provider assurance meetings or ad hoc discussions with specific providers where there have been problems identified. Work within organisations in the Integrated Care System footprint to support the delivery of excellent patient care. Monitor and report on the system performance against key national/local metrics relevant to the Clinical Leads current areas of focus. Develop and approve projects (task and finish groups) that deliver improvements in patient care, as well as improving system operational/financial performance Support whole-system planning (including with local authorities) Provide progress reports, as requested, to members of the ICB and wider ICS. General Provide peer review and support to local clinicians as required. To provide support in the local healthcare systems in order to inform decision making that transforms services and improves health outcomes for patients. Liaise with stakeholders and other colleagues to ensure that they are kept informed of the latest challenges and trends in Health care in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Contribute to any procurement processes as needed Liaise with the Contracting Team to ensure that emerging mainstream commissioning issues are identified and addressed. Act as an ambassador for the ICS and enrich the engagement of other clinicians and professionals in the wider system work. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department or Directorate and the ICB. Clinical Leads will be expected to declare any Conflicts of Interest and keep the ICB informed of any changes to personal or business interests that may affect their ability to remain impartial. Clinical leads must comply with the Single Equality Scheme and must not discriminate on the grounds of sex, colour, race, ethnic or national origins, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Clinical Leads have a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk, health and safety and will be required to work within the policies and procedures laid down by NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB. All clinical leads are subject to the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and must maintain strict confidentiality of information in accordance with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB policy and, where applicable, with the relevant policy of their professional body. The post holder may access information only on a need to know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the context of calculated Data Protection Guidelines. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to C&P ICB Information Governance and Information Security policies. Maintain own professional development, GMC registration and retain an active license to practice. Take part in an annual performance appraisal process as well as a Fitness to Practice appraisal that aligns with Good Medical Practice. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by C&P ICB. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes for their team. NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB seek to establish a safe and healthy working environment for its employees and operate a non-smoking policy. All of the above activities are governed by the operational policies, standing financial instructions, policies and procedures and standards of NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB, as well as legislation and professional standards and guidelines. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB to regularly examine employees job descriptions and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is jointly conducted by each manager and those working directly to him or her. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions and, in connection with them, to re-write your job description to bring it up to date if this is considered necessary or desirable. The aim is to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description after consultation with you. All organisations have a legal duty to check employees documentation to ensure they are entitled to work in the UK and failure to conduct appropriate checks can result in criminal prosecution and/or a fine of up to £10,000 for each illegal worker. Therefore NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB Counter Fraud Provider will be undertaking checks on all new starters using ID scanning equipment to ensure that the identity documentation that has been provided by prospective employees is genuine. An essential component of the ICB is to ensure that all staff comply with the governance requirements of ICB policies and procedures in place to ensure full compliance across the organisation. Staff should make themselves aware of and comply with all relevant policies, including Clinical and Operational policies and: o ICB Constitution o Standards of Business Conduct and Managing Conflicts of Interest o Standing Financial Instructions (embodied within the ICB Constitution) o Standards of Business Conduct and Commercial Sponsorship Policy o Raising Issues of Serious Concern at Work (Whistleblowing) Policy and Procedure o Counter Fraud Policy o Anti-Bribery Policy The above list is not exhaustive and may be varied by the ICB as required. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department or Directorate and the ICB.

Post holders will need to: Have an excellent knowledge of Mental Health conditions, therapies and current mental health legislation. Demonstrate the ability to support and apply a holistic, person-centred, approach to assessing and supporting the health and social care needs of people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness, who have been referred to the Hub. Be able to deliver care and treatment for service users within the Community Mental Health Hub, primarily supporting people diagnosed with severe and enduring mental health illness. Have a flexible, multi-disciplinary approach and have a solid understanding of risk assessment, care planning and the recovery model. You will also need to be able to offer support and advice to less experienced colleagues.