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The appointed fellows will provide senior surgical input to emergency general surgery patients at all stages from initial triage and assessment to surgery and post-operative care. Duties include oncall at middle grade level with access to emergency theatre if the fellow is on call or assessment/admission of emergencies in A&E, surgical assessment unit/ SCDU when on normal duties. The successful candidates will be able to rotate between Upper GI and Lower GI with dedicated MDTS. We are the 4th largest colorectal cancer resection unit in the UK. The fellows will be assessed through regular meetings with the clinical supervisors to make sure career progression and also the passionate to develop higher surgical skills despite in a permanent post. For more details, please see attached Job Description in Supporting Information section.

Key Duties: Professional Collaborate with education providers to ensure learning environments are reviewed as required. Act as a resource for all clinical staff and students, and to advise accordingly To comply with all relevant WAHT Policies & Procedures in exercising the duties of the role. To actively participate and contribute towards the setting and achievement of personal development plan and objectives for the team To be responsible for the continued development of the preceptor, mentor and clinical supervision programmes To lead the AHP team in the education around patient care. To carry out responsibilities in such a way as to minimise the risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults, promoting their welfare and raising any concerns in a timely manner in accordance with the Trusts policies relating to safeguarding. Understand and utilise current research practice and other forms of evidence when auditing or developing practice (clinical or education focused) Ensure that the AHP workforce is developing alongside latest evidence-based methods and thus ensuring high standards of care are delivered across a multi-disciplinary AHP workforce Managerial To be the lead collaborator with departmental AHP leads and to manage AHP Practice Educators team managing priorities, work plans and resource management throughout each department. Responsible for efficient and effective use of resources. To manage time effectively to meet project outcomes. Care for equipment and supplies within sphere of responsibility. Maintain accurate written and computerised records. To provide progress reports and statistical returns to NHSE- WTE and HEI on and clinical placement activity as appropriate. To maintain current records and progress reports on individual projects and initiatives. To ensure that staff managed by the post holder comply with Trust policies and procedures taking appropriate action where and when required that complies with local policy and procedure Regularly assess potential and performance of AHP staff in accordance with Trust personal development review and action personal development plans. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, helping at Recruitment events as required. Comprehensive Budget management skills, including student data collection tools and the allocation of student tariffs as well as the appropriate use of CPD funds for AHP development To Facilitate and undertake regular well-being and career conversations for all members of the AHP workforce. Leadership To assess development needs and create a culture of reflective practice. Be aware of NHS initiatives and contribute to change management. To utilise and apply both national and local policies directly relating to the development and support of AHP professions across the organisation (such as HCPC preceptorship framework) To maintain the high standards of the department by defining and setting individual and team objectives. To lead on and understand the different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognise the need to adapt communication as appropriate with not only the direct team but the wider AHP team. Training, Education and Development To deliver and facilitate training and education to health care staff and pre-registration AHP students in clinical and classroom settings. To be responsible for the completion of educational audits and the production, development and implementation of action plans in conjunction with CEs and managers and tutors. To design, plan and implement a learning programme for students, Practice Assessors and Supervisors. To ensure the overall evaluation of learning programmes, designing and/ or implementing evaluation strategies that determine the effectiveness of practice learning experience is completed through a comprehensive auditable process To act as a resource for information about training courses and educational opportunities. To offer educational support to all members of staff undertaking courses and training. Use of Information To maintain databases and records of staff training. To participate in audits relevant to health care training. Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment in accordance with Data protection, Caldicott and Freedom of Information Acts. Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date patient records in line with NMC guidelines for Records and Record Keeping when in clinical practice. Use of Electronic communication systems, personal computer systems and normal office equipment. Decisions, Judgements and Freedom to Act To work independently to ensure services are delivered and targets met. To be accountable for decisions affecting their sphere of responsibility. To liaise with senior staff as appropriate issues relating to financial , human resources and corporate quality and governance issues and service developments that have wider implications for services across the organisation. Communication and relationships To liaise and communicate with managers, staff, clients and students at all levels. Develop effective channels and systems of internal and external communication and ensure all staff kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner. To maintain effective communication between trust, university staff and external organisations. To assist in presenting written and verbal reports to trust board, senior management teams University of Worcester, other Universities and managers throughout the organisation in relation to training and development within sphere of role. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in conjunction with the Trust's Confidentiality Policy. Physical, mental, and emotional demands of the post To maintain a patient focus in all service activities. To work flexibly to meet critical short term and long term deadlines. To work alongside staff in clinical settings, undertaking direct patient care and ensure that the individuals can meet the physical and emotional demands of the clinical portion of this role To always act sensitively in ensuring that concerns of staff and students are dealt with sympathetically. To ensure effective management of the service and to attend relevant staff, professional and corporate meetings. The above job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the postholder, and not an exhaustive list of duties to be undertaken. The duties may be redefined in accordance with the demands of the service. Any redefinition will be subject to discussion between yourself and your manager and be within your level of competence.

A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in General Internal Medicine to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners. The post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course. The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care, and patient flow through the hospital. Key performance indicators will be established at each stage of the patients journey and be designed to support flow through the hospital system. The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care. The post-holder will attend cross county & cross site meetings. The post-holder will collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives. The post-holder will, if relevant, participate in the on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with Consultant colleagues in post. The Trust would expect a consultant whilst undertaking on-call duties to attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. The consultant on call must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team. The post-holder, whilst undertaking weekend on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews.

Job Purpose: To work closely with Band 7 SLTs and SLT/ Dietetic manager to ensure safe and effective SLT services within Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust To act as an advanced level SLT in own specialist area To be the professional clinical lead for Speech and Language Therapy in Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust. Job Summary: The post holder will provide Trust wide professional and clinical leadership for Speech and Language Therapy. The post holder will be responsible for the production and implementation of all Trust policies and clinical guidelines for the delivery of a Speech and Language Therapy service in conjunction with the service manager. The post holder is responsible for ensuring safe and effective Speech and Language Therapy services across sites in conjunction with the service manager. The post holder will be responsible for an effective evidence based service and will provide clinical and professional guidance regarding all Speech and Language Therapy issues. The post holder will manage a clinical caseload within a specialised area (Head and Neck).

Job Purpose: The post holder will provide operational management leadership for the Directorate working in partnership with the Clinical Director and the Matron. Key Duties: The post holder will ensure that the Directorate and its services meet their quality, activity and financial targets. To work with the Clinical Director, Director of Operations, Divisional Director, and Matron(s) to assist in the planning, objective setting and change management within both the Directorate and the Division as a whole. The post holder will be required to proactively engage in service transformation and development, responding to changing environment, working with commissioning colleagues to ensure that the service is fit for purpose and meets the changing needs of the population. General Duties: 1. Performance To ensure that the operational performance of the Directorates services is effectively managed to meet agreed objectives and targets. To work in close conjunction with the Director of Operations, Clinical Directors and Matron/Senior Nurses to set and deliver the Directorate objectives, in line with Divisional and Corporate targets and strategies. To work manage and deliver income and expenditure (I&E) balance on the budget devolved within the Directorate. To plan and monitor performance against all activity targets and other service objectives. To ensure that all national and locally agreed waiting times and bookings targets are understand and met. To ensure the highest levels of cleanliness in clinical areas within the Directorate are adhered to at all times under the Trusts Infection Control policy; in close consultation with the Matron and Clinical Director. To work closely with relevant Trust teams to ensure the appropriate monitoring and delivery of targets associated with National plans e.g Cancer and EAS. Prepare and plan to meet inspection criteria for Cancer Peer Review, external QA audits, CQC inspections etc. as appropriate. To take responsibility for compliance with Trust complaints procedure for all complaints received with the Directorate. To identify, agreed and implement subsequent action plans. To take responsibility for the Directorates compliance with H&S and CNST/NHSLA standards. To identify, agreed and implement subsequent action plans. 2. Financial Management To be accountable for the delivery of income and expenditure (I&E) balance for the Directorate. This will involve a close, professional working relationship with the Directorate Finance Manager and the establishment and maintenance of an effective performance management system within the Directorate. To develop Business Cases and present to the Divisional Team. These will often involve complex financial/activity analysis using financial modelling software. To participate in pricing and costing, working towards relating patient activity, by diagnostic condition to expenditure. To ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions (SFI). 3. Business / Policy / Planning To deliver the annual capacity and business planning process for the Directorate eg. Identify annual objectives, cost improvement savings, cost pressures, capital bids as part of this process to agreed timescales. To support Clinical Directors, Matrons / Ward Managers, Departmental Managers and other key personnel within the Directorate in undertaking a strategic review of their services and action planning for identified areas of improvement eg. Improved capacity planning of theatre lists/outpatient clinics / treatment areas / diagnostics, improved patient access, improved use of resources (drugs / medical equipment). To work closely with the finance and business teams to develop innovative methods of income generation (fully understanding the implications of patient choice), financial control , strategic planning and bids for new opportunities , modernisation and public / private partnership funding. To draft business cases / briefing documents and papers, for submission by the Divisional Medical Director / Director of Operations to the relevant senior Advisory Groups, Trust Board, Integrated Governance Committee etc. To effectively manage the implementation of agreed outcomes from submitted papers/reports as detailed above. To ensure the review and update of policies / procedures and working practices across the specialities / departments within the Directorate to ensure standards of practice are maintained. To contribute to the update and rewriting of Trust wide policies. To ensure all Trust policies are adhered to within the Directorate. To undertake project work as directed by the Director of Operations. 4. Service Transformation and Development To lead Directorate clinical teams in service redesign. To lead and advise the Divisional Team on the development and implementation of strategies that respond to key national initiatives such as the NICE, Patient Choice and Payment by Results (PBR). To be fully aware of relevant service / technological developments within the Directorate. Ensure any opportunities are ceased, calculate capacity and demand available and participate in associated meetings. Keep abreast of national developments and strategies across the specialties and services to ensure that the Trust can respond as required. Work closely with Commissioning colleagues to maximise opportunities to meet joint CIP and QIPP requirements. Taking an integrated approach to service improvement and efficiencies. Identify opportunities for service improvement and development, liaising with commissioning colleagues so as to learn from other organisations / specialties. Tapping into resources and knowledge bases obtained through other sources. 5. People Management To motivate and take line management responsibility (direct and delegated) for all non-clinical and nursing staff within the Directorate. To ensure appropriate implementation of Trust HR policies. To oversee the effective recruitment, induction, training and development of all non-clinical staff within departments across the Directorate, ensuring that each member of staff has a robust appraisal. To ensure Junior Doctor compliance in relation to European Working Time Directive, working closely with Clinical Directors to achieve this. On behalf of the Director of Ops review workforce plans with heads of department, corporate staff group leads and HR to ensure appropriate and effective workforce planning in short, medium and long term scenarios. To ensure effective communication channels are established, maintained and developed within the Directorate. To work closely with the Human Resources team in developing a partnership working framework with staff representatives within the Directorate. 6. Governance To develop a strategy to enhance quality standards within the Directorate in line with the overall objectives of the hospital. Establish appropriate mechanisms to monitor achievement and take action in the event of underperformance. To ensure specific quality initiatives within the Directorate are co-ordinated, implemented and reviewed. To manage any operational issues arising from governance reviews. This will often require implementing changes in clinical practice. To identify opportunities for change that will improve or assist the development of clinical practice and which leads to improvements in quality or efficiency within the directorates. To ensure effective risk management and quality assurance policies are in place and they are compliant with Trust policy and procedure 7. Corporate & On Call Duties To participate in the Trusts management on-call rota. To investigate / hear internal staff grievances / complaints from other Divisions as required.

The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care. The post-holder will attend cross county & cross site meetings. To collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives. The post-holder will develop close collaborative links with Clinicians working in his/her area of specialist expertise and work to develop services to patients in these areas to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and Trust guidance. To include development of diagnostic and where appropriate therapeutic protocols and guidelines, where appropriate this will involve active participation with Primary Care colleagues. The post-holder will participate in the Trusts annual appraisal as described by DOH and leading to revalidation and job planning process. The post-holder will seek approval for any absence from the Trust such as annual leave, professional leave, study leave & other leave and make available this record at your job plan review. The post-holder will participate in the on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with Consultant colleagues in post. The Trust would expect a consultant whilst undertaking on-call duties to attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. The consultant on call must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team. The post-holder, whilst undertaking weekend on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews. Consultants will provide cross cover for periods of annual and study leave. To facilitate effective quality assurance and audit and to ensure that services comply with national standards and guidance. The post-holder will take part in departmental and multi-disciplinary audit programmes in addition to undertaking individual audit. Participation is required in the Departmental Clinical Governance Programme. The post-holder will participate in regular clinical meetings, post-graduate activities and maintain continuing medical education in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Royal College and General Medical Council. The Post-holder will ensure their own practice is up to date and they support the principles of revalidation by the GMC. Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers. Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures. Adhere to the pledges as laid out in the NHS Constitution.

Role of Department The Professional Development Team is part of the Corporate Nursing Directorate and provides support, advice, training and education across a range of work streams. The Professional Development team is responsible for promoting high standards of patient centred care through demonstration of clinical expertise with reference to The 6 Cs and 4ward behaviours. They support Sisters/Charge Nurses, Matrons and clinical staff in creating safe, effective, caring, responsive and well lead clinical environments that encourage learning and professional growth through practice development. Responsibilities Of The Post Clinical Be a role model for clinical staff in providing a high standard of holistic and individualised patient care to patients by: Working alongside clinical staff demonstrating and applying an in depth knowledge of a range of clinical skills. Acting as a reflective practitioner, applying evidence based practice and critical thinking to review all practices and processes of care with clinical leads. Promoting and maintaining a concept of holistic nursing which incorporates a patient centred approach to care. Deliver teaching programmes using a variety of approaches including: patient bedside coaching, mentoring, tutorials, clinical updates, multi-professional teaching sessions and difficult cases discussions Ensuring that practices of clinical staff are working in accordance with appropriate professional guidance and best practice Assist in the development and review of protocols and guidelines for nursing practice. Work closely with other key individuals both internally and externally to support practice developments to improve patient care. Work with all nursing staff to ensure that all practitioners have a clear understanding of accountability through the NMC Code and Standards for Health Care Support Workers. To effectively support the provision of the highest possible standard of physical, psychological, social and nursing care for patients, their relatives and friends. Provide training in response to developmental needs identified in organisational training needs analysis and training plans, local and national developments and initiatives. Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of best clinical guidelines, policies and protocols Participate in the process of standard setting and nursing developments to facilitate continuous improvements in practice and the quality of care provided. Identify and report potential issues or concerns which may compromise the quality of patient care, liaising with Ward Sisters/Charge nurses/ Matrons as appropriate. Demonstrate, skills in multi-professional team working and leadership that responds to the changing needs of patients and assist/enable nursing colleagues to acquire those multi-professional team skills Participate, support and role model to nursing colleagues skilled and competent nursing practice in the clinical setting. To work consistently with nursing colleagues to improve all aspects of nursing care by providing on-going support, advice and by facilitating their ownership of their own learning. Understand and demonstrate to other nurse colleagues good current clinical practice as well as emerging clinical practice which must be supported by nationally based care standards that are empirically/research based. Provide support for staff in effectively addressing concerns and where required provide support to investigate clinical incidents or complaints in line with hospital policy. Work with colleagues to promote a culture positive of reporting concerns, incidents related to patient quality and safety. To provide a skills and competency based approach to the training, development and support of nursing and health care support worker staff across the organisation. To act appropriately in the event of any accidents and emergencies, and to report any incident according to hospital policy. To abide by the legal and statutory rules relating to nursing practice and to maintain a standard of conduct in accordance with the NMC Code and Hospital Policies. Training and Education Co-ordinate and develop specific programmes of training and education to support improvements in nursing practice using a wide range of approaches to deliver this. To actively promote and facilitate a learning environment in clinical areas through a wide range of approaches. Attend key groups around training and education both internally and externally and provide feedback. To carry out dedicated teaching/presentations internally and externally as identified. To be informed of local, regional/network and national health and social care developments and disseminate to other team members. Assist in policy and audit development. Development Acts as a professional/educational resource for all staff in the clinical areas, role modelling the use of reflective practice and professional learning. Facilitate learning through continuing professional development and training needs analysis. To plan self-development and undertake relevant training to further develop the role in conjunction with the Head of Department. To seek assistance in aspects which require development. To keep abreast of current research and to use this as a basis for nursing practise. To attend all mandatory training sessions, incorporating this knowledge into everyday practice and to supervise the safe practice of others.

The Professional Adviser Pharmacy and Medicines will: Support and lead work as part of the Medicines Pharmacy and Clinical Policy Team, to promote sustainable, high quality and safe medicines use within the available resources for the population of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. As a senior lead operating in a highly political and sensitive environment, work internally and externally to deliver projects, initiatives and services to time and in a cost-effective way demonstrating a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes and improved safe medicines use. Key duties and responsibilities include: Overseeing the teams primary care specialist medicines advisory function, including developing and managing relevant business plans, progress and dashboard reporting and risk and issue management. Supporting the development and implementation of qualitative and quantitative measures to determine performance against the ICB 5-year strategy. Reporting progress against the strategy through personal representation at senior management forums and by written reports to appropriate committees, meetings and groups of staff. Undertaking in depth analysis, critical appraisal and interpretation of data or complex information from all sources to support decision making including highlighting exceptions and risk. Presenting complex information on all aspects of function/practice in a clear, understandable and audience-appropriate manner to senior management and board level groups. Ensuring that best practice is developed and delivered across the ICS, challenging ways of working and persuade, motivate and influence others to realign their practice where necessary. Advising on innovative opportunities including identifying developments involving medicines to inform prescribing plans and identify opportunities for potential QIPP initiatives and ensure value for money. Supporting the Joint Director of Medicines, Pharmacy and Clinical Policy to plan medicines allocations and commissioning. Developing and implementing systems to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team and the wider NHS organisations. Developing and monitoring prescribing policies and guidance to support the optimal use of medicines for patients in primary care as well as contribute to the development and implementation of general policy and service development. Supporting the proposal and drafting changes, implementation and interpretation to policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs) which may impact within the service or at a Place level. Contributing to the review and development of existing information management systems and to the development of an integrated approach to project management. The post holder will need to maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments and clinical groups. Collecting and reporting on information of expenditure on medicines and primary care commissioned services relating to medicines within the organisation and other relevant governing bodies. Supporting the oversight and management of relevant aspects of the teams budgets, including budgetary responsibility and evaluating the value for money of new contracts, monitoring the performance of existing providers and ensuring that provider performance aligns, and complies with contractual terms and conditions. Act as a professional in their own right, being accountable for own professional actions, guided by national protocols and legislation. The post holder is also required to act independently within agreed personal objectives and organisational priorities. Act in a way that is compliant with ICB Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions in the discharge of this responsibility. Constantly strive for value for money and greater efficiency in the use of resources, securing of value for money, giving due consideration to all relevant factors including risk, quality and other factors. Responsible for the management of team members including recruitment, performance management and training and development activity across the team where necessary. Use appraisal and development policy and procedure to ensure that appraisals are undertaken regularly.

Working autonomously and using sound clinical judgement and knowledge to provide a wide range of nursing services within agreed practice protocols, guidelines (both local and national), PGDs and PSDs including the following areas: Wound assessment; provide care using appropriate dressing treatments to promote healing. Ongoing management assessing for progress or deterioration and acting on findings appropriately to promote healing and minimise discomfort and distress to the patient. To be involved in Chronic disease clinics Diabetes, Asthma and COPD To be involved in cytology Removal of sutures. Investigations including swabs, urinalysis, venepuncture, capillary blood testing, BP measurement, Care within the Local Enhanced and Direct Enhanced Service contracts including, 24hr ECGs, Health Checks, Alcohol Monitoring, and Post-Operative Care. Ear care and advice. Childhood Immunisations, flu and additional immunisation programmes. Travel vaccination clinics To continually improve the reputation of Albany House Surgery for its nursing services by: Meeting accepted standards of best practice. Working effectively and efficiently with clinicians, other staff, suppliers and community colleagues. Adhering to the approved infection control policy, using appropriate PPE, handwashing and taking an active part in clinical cleaning procedures and clinical checks to ensure a safe environment in which to provide patient care. Providing timely assessment of patients raising concerns and/or discussing symptoms during a consultation ensuring appropriate advice/feedback and/or onward referral to other members of the health care team. Recognising and reporting Safeguarding concerns for both adults and children. Demonstrating effective time management, organising and prioritising regular workload within timings of clinics and accommodating urgent patients where needed. Recording all data in patient records in a timely manner as required by the NMC code using accurate read coding to allow audit and statistical assessment. Recognising barriers to effective communication in patients, such as altered perception, hearing loss, pain, fear and making allowances for this. Providing support and training to less qualified members of the nursing team and taking an active role in practical training of medical students and GP Registrars. To alert the Doctors and/or the Practice Manager to any potential problems and to consider/suggest/take corrective action as and when required. To read and follow all standard operating procedures, including CQC protocols, at all times maintaining the highest levels of service delivery to patients, doctors, staff and external providers. To read and follow the approved Information Governance policy, at all times maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding patient, colleague and commercial information and to report any breach or suspected breach immediately. At all times, to maintain the highest standards of behaviour, to comply with and follow practice policies, protocols and procedures e.g. health & safety, equality & diversity and to report any breach or suspected breach immediately. To provide cover for members of the nursing team during periods of sickness and annual leave. To undertake regular mandatory training and personal development, to keep PDP and professional registration up to date and to attend staff meetings. To achieve Level 2 in safeguarding children training within 6 weeks of being in post. To undertake any other activities that may from time to time be reasonably requested by the Practice Manager or the Partners.

Working autonomously and using sound clinical judgement and knowledge to provide a wide range of nursing services within agreed practice protocols, guidelines (both local and national), PGDs and PSDs including the following areas: Wound assessment; provide care using appropriate dressing treatments to promote healing. Ongoing management assessing for progress or deterioration and acting on findings appropriately to promote healing and minimise discomfort and distress to the patient. To be involved in Chronic disease clinics Diabetes, Asthma and COPD To be involved in cytology Removal of sutures. Investigations including swabs, urinalysis, venepuncture, capillary blood testing, BP measurement, Care within the Local Enhanced and Direct Enhanced Service contracts including, 24hr ECGs, Health Checks, Alcohol Monitoring, and Post-Operative Care. Ear care and advice. Childhood Immunisations, flu and additional immunisation programmes. Travel vaccination clinics To continually improve the reputation of Albany House Surgery for its nursing services by: Meeting accepted standards of best practice. Working effectively and efficiently with clinicians, other staff, suppliers and community colleagues. Adhering to the approved infection control policy, using appropriate PPE, handwashing and taking an active part in clinical cleaning procedures and clinical checks to ensure a safe environment in which to provide patient care. Providing timely assessment of patients raising concerns and/or discussing symptoms during a consultation ensuring appropriate advice/feedback and/or onward referral to other members of the health care team. Recognising and reporting Safeguarding concerns for both adults and children. Demonstrating effective time management, organising and prioritising regular workload within timings of clinics and accommodating urgent patients where needed. Recording all data in patient records in a timely manner as required by the NMC code using accurate read coding to allow audit and statistical assessment. Recognising barriers to effective communication in patients, such as altered perception, hearing loss, pain, fear and making allowances for this. Providing support and training to less qualified members of the nursing team and taking an active role in practical training of medical students and GP Registrars. To alert the Doctors and/or the Practice Manager to any potential problems and to consider/suggest/take corrective action as and when required. To read and follow all standard operating procedures, including CQC protocols, at all times maintaining the highest levels of service delivery to patients, doctors, staff and external providers. To read and follow the approved Information Governance policy, at all times maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding patient, colleague and commercial information and to report any breach or suspected breach immediately. At all times, to maintain the highest standards of behaviour, to comply with and follow practice policies, protocols and procedures e.g. health & safety, equality & diversity and to report any breach or suspected breach immediately. To provide cover for members of the nursing team during periods of sickness and annual leave. To undertake regular mandatory training and personal development, to keep PDP and professional registration up to date and to attend staff meetings. To achieve Level 2 in safeguarding children training within 6 weeks of being in post. To undertake any other activities that may from time to time be reasonably requested by the Practice Manager or the Partners.

Working autonomously and using sound clinical judgement and knowledge to provide a wide range of nursing services within agreed practice protocols, guidelines (both local and national), PGDs and PSDs including the following areas: Wound assessment; provide care using appropriate dressing treatments to promote healing. Ongoing management assessing for progress or deterioration and acting on findings appropriately to promote healing and minimise discomfort and distress to the patient. To be involved in Chronic disease clinics Diabetes, Asthma and COPD To be involved in cytology Removal of sutures. Investigations including swabs, urinalysis, venepuncture, capillary blood testing, BP measurement, Care within the Local Enhanced and Direct Enhanced Service contracts including, 24hr ECGs, Health Checks, Alcohol Monitoring, and Post-Operative Care. Ear care and advice. Childhood Immunisations, flu and additional immunisation programmes. Travel vaccination clinics To continually improve the reputation of Albany House Surgery for its nursing services by: Meeting accepted standards of best practice. Working effectively and efficiently with clinicians, other staff, suppliers and community colleagues. Adhering to the approved infection control policy, using appropriate PPE, handwashing and taking an active part in clinical cleaning procedures and clinical checks to ensure a safe environment in which to provide patient care. Providing timely assessment of patients raising concerns and/or discussing symptoms during a consultation ensuring appropriate advice/feedback and/or onward referral to other members of the health care team. Recognising and reporting Safeguarding concerns for both adults and children. Demonstrating effective time management, organising and prioritising regular workload within timings of clinics and accommodating urgent patients where needed. Recording all data in patient records in a timely manner as required by the NMC code using accurate read coding to allow audit and statistical assessment. Recognising barriers to effective communication in patients, such as altered perception, hearing loss, pain, fear and making allowances for this. Providing support and training to less qualified members of the nursing team and taking an active role in practical training of medical students and GP Registrars. To alert the Doctors and/or the Practice Manager to any potential problems and to consider/suggest/take corrective action as and when required. To read and follow all standard operating procedures, including CQC protocols, at all times maintaining the highest levels of service delivery to patients, doctors, staff and external providers. To read and follow the approved Information Governance policy, at all times maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding patient, colleague and commercial information and to report any breach or suspected breach immediately. At all times, to maintain the highest standards of behaviour, to comply with and follow practice policies, protocols and procedures e.g. health & safety, equality & diversity and to report any breach or suspected breach immediately. To provide cover for members of the nursing team during periods of sickness and annual leave. To undertake regular mandatory training and personal development, to keep PDP and professional registration up to date and to attend staff meetings. To achieve Level 2 in safeguarding children training within 6 weeks of being in post. To undertake any other activities that may from time to time be reasonably requested by the Practice Manager or the Partners.

A variety of duties to include reactive and proactive consultations, triaging concerns from the care home managers, prescribing acute and repeat medications and dealing with blood and test results. All duties in line with those expected of a General Practitioner working in General Practice. To better understand the role please read the full Job Description attached to the advert.

A variety of duties to include reactive and proactive consultations, triaging concerns from the care home managers, prescribing acute and repeat medications and dealing with blood and test results. All duties in line with those expected of a General Practitioner working in General Practice. To better understand the role please read the full Job Description attached to the advert.