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The Job Description for this post is based on full-time post but can be adjusted accordingly for part-time Doctors. There is no on call responsibility attached to this post. The duties of the postholder will include: Attending all Consultant rounds and daily handover meetings To communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain / improve patient care. To explain the diagnosis and management plan to the patient and their families Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) of all new patients in Meadowview Arranging the day-to-day care of 36 inpatients together with the other ward doctor and managing acute and chronic pathologies under Consultant supervision To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of medical case-notes, ordering, and interpreting investigations (informing the Consultant of abnormal results) and making referrals to other specialties. To ensure that discharge summaries are completed promptly and accurately. The post rotates to the Bexley Rapid Response Team and Frailty Virtual Ward where the doctor is expected to visit patients in their home or Care Home to carry out a CGA and make a diagnosis and management plan under Consultant supervision. Patient to be monitored until discharged with a formal summary to the GP. There are no on call responsibilities. To undertake CPD activities, CBD and Mandatory training provided by the Trust. To participate in audits, QI projects and teaching To have a yearly appraisal conducted by the Lead Consultant Requests for annual and study leave will need to be submitted and approved by the Lead Consultant at least six weeks beforehand. The description of the post cannot be exhausted and the postholder may be requested to undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances following discussions with the Lead Consultant The postholder will comply with the Trusts agreed policies and procedures to practice in line with the Royal College of Physicians Best Clinical Practice Guidelines and the General Medical Councils Good Medical Practice Guidelines. Workload and Responsibilities The role and main duties include to undertake comprehensive medical and mental health assessment (CGA) of all newly admitted intermediate care patients (approx. 400 patients per year). The new 36 bedded Unit is anticipated to admit around 600 patients a year. CGA required to detect pathologies undetected in secondary care which may require immediate medical treatment or limit rehabilitation potential. Without a medical CGA, more patients would deteriorate on MVU and require transfer back to secondary care. As part of the team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day medical care of the 36 beds on the amalgamated Bexley and Greenwich Units. These are frail patients prone to acute medical deterioration such as infections, falls, and unstable diabetes. The presence of a medical doctor allows early diagnosis and treatment on MVU especially as we now have the capability to give IV antibiotics. Recently due to the increased pressures on the acute hospitals, patients being transferred are increasingly more complex with unresolved medical and acute mental health problems requiring more medical interventions from the junior doctors. You will be an integral part of the MVU MDT providing medical support to the ward staff and medical care and information to the patients and their relatives as they commonly do not know or fully understand all their medical diagnoses or prognosis. Induction You will receive an induction to introduce you to the Trust generally and you will also receive local induction into the individual workplace and be informed of the requirements of your post. A Medical Staffing Officer is also assigned to your area of work for Bexley and will be able to support you during your time with us. Clinical Supervision The post holder will be given clinical supervision by the nominated Local Consultant. Contracted Hours You will be required to work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The post will be covered by the terms and conditions of service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff (England and Wales) as amended from time to time. Contracts have been agreed with the BMA local negotiators, but individuals may wish to discuss this further before acceptance of an offer of appointment.

Job Summary This is the perfect opportunity to be part of a diverse team providing assessment, advice, and referrals. As a Bank Home Visiting HCA you will be considered a key individual in executing Greenwich Healths home visiting service on behalf of participating practices. Without you, the service will not function efficiently. You will be working independently out in the patients residence, but also in collaboration with individuals offering clinical and logistical support. You will also have the induction support of being shadowed by a senior clinician for your first few sessions to ensure full comfortability in the role. On your shift you will be expected to work independently, using your own initiative. You will perform foot checks, phlebotomy, height and weight measurements, peak flow and a range of other tasks for housebound patients. This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting in South-East London, with a real opportunity for personal growth and to support housebound patients in your area. The service will run 1-1.5 days a week, which is the frequency at which shifts will be available. Security and safeguarding measures will be in place, such as a GPS tracking alarm to carry, as well as regular communication with a coordinator to share any concerns. A lone worker policy is also in place. For employees over the age of 25, use of the Greenwich Health car to travel between sites will be available. For those under 25, mileage will be covered by the company for using your own vehicle. Candidates will be required to: - Have up-to-date Basic Life Support Certification in Adult and Paediatric - Have up to date Mandatory Statutory Training - Be a team player, able to follow instruction and guidance from clinical seniors - Demonstrate the Organisational values. - Work well under pressure - Work independently and make decisions - Use excellent communication skills - Travel to different sites throughout the day Principal duties and responsibilities HCA Home Visit/ Long Term Conditions Protocol - Working with the admin co-ordinator, sending a PEM to the patients practice, highlighting any areas that need referrals etc. - Checking equipment/paperwork necessary for the home visit, ensuring all is returned to base office and equipment used is replaced - Complete the checklist/sign in & out sheet - Carry out the required patient checks - Ensure all findings are recorded onto the patients record using EMIS. - Ensure communication is made with the service phone before and after each home visit - Logging start and end mileage in mileage log - Return to the office and ensure any equipment used is replaced. - Observations and information to be gathered by HCA: o Examination o Height o Weight o BMI o BP o Pulse o Pulse rhythm o Oxygen saturation level o Foot check (Diabetes) o Peak flow (Asthma) o Lifestyle o Alcohol o Smoking o Exercise do they do any chair based exercise, go in the garden etc, o Bloods, (if relevant to patients condition management) o Urinalysis Communication and Relationship Skills - Demonstrate excellent communication skills when collaborating with clinical and administrative team members as well as external partners, particularly our practices. - Able to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employs appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where barriers are clinical in nature. - Provide emotional support to patients and carers - Be aware of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children. - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. - Hold good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key individuals within practices and the local healthcare system Analytical and Judgmental Skills - Implement care plans as prescribed. - Be responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical environment - Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. - Ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met. Planning and Organisational Skills - Plan, organise and prioritise own daily workload. - Recognise, prevent, and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome. - To exercise good personal time management and punctuality. - To work alongside the home visit coordinator to travel pre-organised routes between patient residencies Physical Skills - Demonstrate competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of patients within the scope of service. - Demonstrate competence in diagnostic skills such as venepuncture/cannulation. - Demonstrate clinical treatment skills such as Plaster of Paris and Dressings. - Have competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software programmes required to provide the service. Patient/Client Care - Establish effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. - Ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they can access/receive the appropriate care. - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. - Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights. - Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care bringing any issues to the attention of the management team. - Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. - The post holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk. Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development - Act as an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health. Responsibilities for Finance - Ensure all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required. Responsibilities for HR - Act always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards. - Adhere to Company Policy & Procedure. - Attend all mandatory training relevant for the post. Responsibility for Information Resources - Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records. - Participate in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required. Research and Development - Support the clinical lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning. Person Specification FACTORS DESCRIPTION ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Education and Qualifications NVQ Health and social care ü Knowledge, Training and Experience Previous Experience of delivering long term health condition checks ü Baseline Observation measurements Venepuncture and Cannulation ü ü Communication Skills Good interpersonal and customer service skills ü Good written presentation skills ü Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders ü Personal Skills Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative ü Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise own workload ü Ability to maintain confidentiality ü

BANK Urgent Treatment Centre Out of Hours Driver Responsible to: Lead Driver Pay range: Basic hourly rate: £13.15 per hour, Night hourly rate £15.78 Location: South-East London, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Hours of work: Varied shifts are between 19:00-08:00 Mon-Fri | Weekend from Friday 19:00-08:00 Key Relationships: UTC GPs, UTC Department, UTC Management Greenwich Health Greenwich Health is committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and delivering services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population. The post holder will be required to provide support to GPs by transporting them to and from patients for out of hour care. Job Summary Assist the Driver Team Leader/Lead Driver in executing the efficient and timely transportation of Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) services, facilitating the transportation of GPs to deliver patient care. This role supports operational teams through administrative functions. Main Duties: - Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the fleet's vehicles to operate any vehicle as needed. - Assist in conducting vehicle checks during shifts to ensure the safety of GPs, oneself, and the public. - Adhere to the driver's rota and shift schedules in compliance with working time regulations. - Provide support to colleagues to minimize lone working, prioritizing personal and collective safety. - Ensure the secure handling of drugs and clinical equipment during shift turnover, recording usage appropriately. - Complete timesheets, vehicle log sheets, and logbooks, reporting any discrepancies to the Lead Driver. - Assist in monitoring daily transport performance, reporting findings to the lead driver. - Maintain the cleanliness, security, and routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment during shifts. - Report and address any necessary repairs for vehicles and equipment, guaranteeing their fitness for use. - Support the induction and guidance of new employees to familiarize them with business operations and the geographical area. - Participate in license checks, driver assessments, and mandatory driver training. - Foster positive communication among drivers, GPs, UTC colleagues, and external partners. - Engage actively in team and departmental meetings. - Supporting GPs where needed with Chaperoning - Supporting GPs if they need any help/support - Undertake regular stock checks for drugs and any other equipment - Operating all in car communications and patient management system equipment to support accurate record keeping - Plan the most efficient routes for and between home visits - To assist with basic administrative duties and using Microsoft outlook to read/respond to emails - Directing calls to appropriate extensions, dealing with telephone enquiries and recording messages when required - We appreciate professional attire suitable for a business environment 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 & 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-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. - Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation - Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues - Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development - Post will work toward GP Assistant Certification - 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 - Attend all relevant annual updates - Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding GPA role and any 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 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 Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: - Communicate effectively with other team members - Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc - Communicate effectively with patients and carers - Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly - Communicate effectively to outside agencies - Communicate clearly with their lead GP 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 - Participate in audit where appropriate Person Specification Education and Qualifications No formal qualifications are required Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Must be over 25 years (Under insurance policy) Valid UK driving licence with a clean driving record to provide driving licence on annual basis for a DVLA check Must be computer literate with a knowledge of Microsoft Office including including Word, Excel and Outlook Desirable Previous experience of working in a team Previous experience of fleet maintenance Postholder will work towards the GP assistant Certification Communication Skills Desirable Good verbal and writing skills Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Personal Skills Desirable Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Professional approach to colleagues and at work Ability to maintain confidentiality