Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced member of critical care staff to take up a role as a Transfer Practitioner, working for Retrieve (Severn Base).

Retrieve is the South West's dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Service, commissioned by NHS England South West Specialised Commissioning, hosted by Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and supported by the South West Critical Care Network (SWCCN). We are looking for a registered critical care practitioners who can deliver high-quality transfer care to critically unwell patients across the South West.

Retrieve began in November 2020, one of the first dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Services in the country. This truly ground-breaking service has been responsible for creating a blueprint for the national specification. Retrieve's achievements have also been recognised by being awarded the BMJ 2021 Critical Care Team of the Year award and the Intensive Care Society Impact award 2022

Retrieve provides a single point of contact for all adult critical care transfer referrals 24 hours a day via a dedicated 0300 number. All calls are managed by a Duty Consultant who triages, coordinates and can provide remote decision-support if required.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Transfer Practitioner, following completion of the appropriate additional training, you will assume responsibility for the specialised care required to transfer critically ill adults. There is an expectation that you continue to develop your clinical and management skills by demonstrating an ability to work remotely in the referring centres, in partnership with the local teams.

On occasion, the role involves working independently, providing Practitioner-delivered transfers of Level 2 (high dependency) and Level 1 (ward level) patients. This is supported remotely by the Retrieve Duty Consultant and will typically involve collaborative working with a doctor from the referring hospital.

You will be expected to support and mentor new members of the multi-professional team, demonstrating an active role in the ongoing education programmes.

In partnership with the SWCCN, the post holder will support the relationship between the Service and referring centers.

Supported by the Lead Nurses and Senior Transfer Practitioner, successful applicants will be involved with service projects, audit and research, delivery and completion of education and outreach.

There will be a requirement to work shifts including nights, evenings and weekends, with the occasional potential to overrun. There will be a requirement to work with highly infectious patients and therefore a necessity to comply with infection prevention and control guidance.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-S0398-ALX

Job locations

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will provide an opportunity to join a dynamic team of Transfer Practitioners, Transfer Doctors and Duty Consultants across the southwest. Joining the service will allow you to further extend your critical care skills and become an expert in the transfer of the critically ill patients. The Transfer Practitioner role requires the skills of experienced ITU staff to care for these vulnerable patients. Join us as we provide excellent critical care in transfer 24 hours a day across our region.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Due to high volumes of applications, this advert may close before the advertised closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities This role will provide an opportunity to join a dynamic team of Transfer Practitioners, Transfer Doctors and Duty Consultants across the southwest. Joining the service will allow you to further extend your critical care skills and become an expert in the transfer of the critically ill patients. The Transfer Practitioner role requires the skills of experienced ITU staff to care for these vulnerable patients. Join us as we provide excellent critical care in transfer 24 hours a day across our region. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Due to high volumes of applications, this advert may close before the advertised closing date.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care and promoting a culture where staff feel valued
• Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
• Attention to detail in the development, production and dissemination of documents and information
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional registrations with the NMC
• Educated to Degree level or working towards completion
• Assessing and mentoring qualification or willingness to undertake
• Completion of Steps 1-3 competencies
• Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards masters (in relevant health related study)
• Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care

Desirable

• Critical care transfer training course
• Teaching qualification
• ALS provider or willingness to undertake

Knowlege, skills and abilities

Essential

• Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care
• Work within Trust and Service guidance and standard operating procedures, as well as nationally agreed guidelines / standards
• Understand and evidence the use of audit in clinical practice
• Ability to work with advanced technologies
• Flexibility in working practices (unsocial hours)
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent critical care clinical skills
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
• Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment and use of reflective practice

Desirable

• Evidence of delivery teaching programmes to staff groups
• Evidence of presentation at local and regional level
• Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer
• Understanding of professional and current issues in critical care transfer

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice / speciality
• Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Good knowledge of ARCEMS or willingness to learn ARCEMS, Retrieves electronic patient record system
• Competent to utilise medical databases and search engines to access current evidence and literature

Desirable

• Evidence of presentations at local and regional level

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care and promoting a culture where staff feel valued Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations Attention to detail in the development, production and dissemination of documents and information Excellent communication and leadership skills Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant professional registrations with the NMC Educated to Degree level or working towards completion Assessing and mentoring qualification or willingness to undertake Completion of Steps 1-3 competencies Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards masters (in relevant health related study) Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care Desirable Critical care transfer training course Teaching qualification ALS provider or willingness to undertake Knowlege, skills and abilities Essential Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care Work within Trust and Service guidance and standard operating procedures, as well as nationally agreed guidelines / standards Understand and evidence the use of audit in clinical practice Ability to work with advanced technologies Flexibility in working practices (unsocial hours) Self-motivated and able to motivate others Excellent critical care clinical skills Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment and use of reflective practice Desirable Evidence of delivery teaching programmes to staff groups Evidence of presentation at local and regional level Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer Understanding of professional and current issues in critical care transfer Experience Essential Previous experience of change management and problem solving Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice / speciality Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Previous experience of research and audit Good knowledge of ARCEMS or willingness to learn ARCEMS, Retrieves electronic patient record system Competent to utilise medical databases and search engines to access current evidence and literature Desirable Evidence of presentations at local and regional level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job title: Immunisation Nurse / Paramedic.

Contract: BANK

Start: September 2026 until December 2026

Working Hours:- Flexible (Part time / Full Time) - Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.

BENEFITS:

Pension - 5% employer contribution based on qualified earnings.

VIVUP - Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistant Programme.

Blue Light Card - Supermarket & High Street Discounts.

Employee referral scheme.

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro-rata).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical/administrative duties relating to immunisation, primarily delivered on site for primary and secondary children in schools and in community clinic settings.

About us

Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties across England and all boroughs of North London.

We are also commissioned by NHS England in North London to provide outbreak response in the event of a vaccine preventable disease outbreak, and we provide the infant BCG programme to newborns in North London.

Our mission is to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.

Job summary

The Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) provides senior executive leadership for the strategic and operational delivery of Primary Care Alliance (PCA) services, ensuring the effective translation of strategic objectives into high-quality, sustainable services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CDO holds significant autonomy and accountability for overseeing performance management, workforce development, HR, financial management, and service delivery governance.

While the CEO sets the organisations strategic vision and oversee corporate stewardship, the CDO is responsible for turning that strategy into operational reality, ensuring that systems, teams, and processes function effectively to deliver on the organisations goals.

As a core member of the executive team, the CDO works collaboratively with the CEO, Head of Strategy and Planning, and Board of Directors to develop, implement, and monitor the organisations Business Plan and strategic priorities. The postholder will lead the continuous improvement of services, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient care delivery within a financially viable and clinically robust framework.

The CDO will provide timely, accurate performance data and operational intelligence to inform decision-making and resource allocation, optimising healthcare outcomes while maintaining financial stability. They will also advise the Board on all operational matters, including finance, HR, and service development.

Main duties of the job

1. Manage and grow services through integrated bids, business cases, and by engaging external resources when necessary.
2. Lead business development, mobilisation, and decommissioning of services, securing resources with the strategic support of the CEO.
3. Lead the quality, performance, financial management, and service improvement of PCA services and back-office functions, utilising external resources as needed.
4. Line manage the senior management team, working in partnership with Board Directors for clinical accountability.
5. Foster a commercially focused, patient-centric culture across the organisation.
6. Ensure quality and performance in clinical services in collaboration with the Head of Operations.
7. Develop and strengthen partnerships with PCNs, acute hospitals, social care, third sector, and mental health providers.
8. Support the design of innovative, integrated clinical models and patient pathways, promoting care closer to home and effective use of system resources.
9. Collaborate with NHS and local government partners to support population health commissioning and the health and wellbeing agenda.
10. Represent PCA at BOB-wide forums, the Integrated Delivery Board, and national bodies such as NHS England and HEE, ensuring the voice of community services is heard and strategy is informed.

About us

The Primary Care Alliance CIC is a GP-led provider organisation delivering high quality primary care services at scale across Berkshire West.

Representing 36 member practices serving a population of over 580,000 residents, the Alliance works collaboratively with general practice, Primary Care Networks, NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) to design, mobilise and deliver high-quality healthcare closer to home.

Our ambition is to strengthen primary care through collaboration, innovation and operational excellence. Over the next five years the Alliance intends to significantly expand its portfolio of commissioned services, supporting the delivery of neighbourhood health, integrated care and innovative models of primary care across Berkshire West.

Our current portfolio includes the Reading Urgent Care Centre, Women's Health Hub, Lipid Optimisation Programme and Practice Resilience services, with an ambitious programme of growth including Same Day Access, proactive frailty services, neighbourhood health and future commissioned services.

As a Community Interest Company, we exist to improve health outcomes for our local population while supporting the sustainability of general practice across Berkshire West.

Job summary

This role is based within a busy general practice setting, providing high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population with a strong focus on respiratory long-term condition management, wound care and health promotion. You'll receive ongoing clinical support from the Lead Nurse and GPs, with opportunities to develop specialist skills through structured training pathways such as respiratory upskilling and continuous professional development. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll work closely with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants and community teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care. You'll support patients with chronic conditions, helping them manage their health, prevent deterioration and improve their overall wellbeing. This is a fully integrated role with a strong support network, clear clinical supervision, and a collaborative team structure designed to help you thrive.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver highquality nursing care through respiratory reviews, wound care and longterm condition management, supporting patients to stay healthy, confident and engaged in managing their own wellbeing.

• Run independent clinics, reviewing treatment plans, promoting effective selfcare to improve patient outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs and community teams to provide safe, evidencebased care and ensure patients receive coordinated support across the multidisciplinary team.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• NMC registration with evidence of ongoing professional development.

• Experience working in a patient-facing clinical or care environment, ideally involving long-term condition management or primary care.

• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

• NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Staff engagement (Wellbeing Group, EDI Network, Staff Focus group)
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role

Job summary

The High-Volume User (HVU) team currently provide assessment and community support to patients who frequently attend the Accident and Emergency Department at the University Hospital North Midlands (UHNM). High intensity users of A&E departments have been identified as having a high impact on the wait times and flow of the hospital and other emergency services and health systems. If this patient group are not linked into services, A&E can become the default position. Vulnerable patients who attend A&E due to a combination of physical, psychological, and social factors often require a multidisciplinary team approach to tackle their complex and diverse issues. The HVU team will support high intensity users of A&E, linking them into the most appropriate community service in the health, mental health and/or social care or community system that is best able to meet their needs.

Main duties of the job

With a variety of management techniques and interventions, the team offers individuals with complex mental and physical health difficulties clinical and practical support. Candidates must have a flexible approach that adapts to the needs of patients, their families, and carers. Working as a mental health professional in a reputable team, the role entails assisting a complex caseload of clients with a range of mental, physical, and social needs in addition to serving as the clients allocated practitioner.

In order to help people and enhance their overall quality of life, practitioners will work closely with them in their homes or communities. This position includes patient assessment, care/support, risk assessment development, collaborative care planning, and patient document management. In addition, you should become an advocate for the individuals in your care, offering them support and guidance.

We are looking for a motivated individual with strong teamwork abilities who will foster teamwork, respect, honesty, accountability, excellence, and compassion. We're seeking someone who wants to expand their knowledge and skills in this field. You should be a competent and motivated practitioner with relevant proven experience who aligns with the Trust's principles and your governing Professional body. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides community assessments and therapeutic interventions.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Birchwood Medical Centre is seeking a reliable, flexible and motivated individual to join our friendly GP practice team, providing cover across reception and general office administration.

This is a varied and patient-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and can adapt to changing priorities. You will play a key part in ensuring continuity of service during staff absence, peak demand and operational pressures.

You will be the first point of contact for our patients, delivering a professional, compassionate and efficient service at all times, while also supporting essential administrative functions behind the scenes.

This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2027, but there may be potential for continuing employment in the future. You will work full-time 37.5 hours per week as follows:

Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm (with one hour lunch break)

This role is part of the additional role reimbursement scheme (ARRS), led by NHS England.ARRS roles are recruited to support East Warrington Primary Care Network which comprises three GP Practices.Each individual Practice employs ARRS staff, however on occasions the Network may experience a short staff supply and therefore to ensure business continuity, you may be asked to work across the other Practices within the PCN to ensure a fair allocation and to ensure business runs smoothly for our patients.This would usually be for a short period of time until PCN business resumes to normal.

Main duties of the job

This role is primarily to provide cover for absent colleagues and will involve working on our busy reception and in our administration office according to need.

You must have a very flexible approach to work as you may at times be required adjust your start time to 8.00 am or finish at 6.30 pm depending on the cover required.

About us

Birchwood Medical Centre is a busy GP practice with 11,000 patients. We have 3 GP partners and 7 salaried GP's, a nurse clinician, practice nurses, a nursing associate, HCA/phlebotomists and an expanding complement of ARRs staff. Our administrative team consists of receptionists, administrators, scanning/coding administrators and medical secretaries.

We strive to deliver the best care at all times for our patients whilst providing a friendly, caring environment for both our patients and staff.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2115-26-0010

Job locations

15 Benson Road

Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 7PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Provide a professional and efficient reception service
• Welcome and assist patients and visitors
• Handle patient enquiries both face to face and via telephone
• Book, amend and cancel appointments using practice systems (including SystemConnect)
• Process appointment requests and support triage processes
• Deal with urgent patient needs appropriately
• Hand out
• prescriptions, letters and forms in line with ID and confidentiality procedures

Patient Adviser Role

• Signpost patients to the most appropriate service
• Improve access to care and reduce pressure on GP appointments
• Provide information on services within the practice and wider NHS/community services

General Administration

• Issue repeat prescriptions support prescription processes and related queries
• Manage patient queries via email, online systems, face-to-face and telephone
• Process incoming and outgoing medical records
• Register new patients and explain practice procedures
• Support home visit requests and general admin tasks
• Liaise with external organisations such as Primary Care Support Services

Cross-Cover & Flexibility

• Provide cover across reception and office functions as needed
• Adapt working hours to support service delivery
• Prioritise workload using initiative and sound judgement
• Cover for absent colleagues during annual leave and sickness

Systems & IT

• Use clinical and administrative systems accurately
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Operate the telephone system effectively

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can remain calm and professional in a busy environment
• Is flexible and reliable, with a willingness to provide additional cover
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Can handle confidential information sensitively
• Works well independently and as part of a team

Previous GP or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Our Values

We are committed to:

• Providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
• Delivering high-quality patient care
• Supporting staff wellbeing and development

Additional Information

The role requires adherence to:

• Confidentiality and GDPR requirements
• Health & Safety and infection control policies
• Equality and diversity principles

You will also be expected to participate in training, performance reviews and continuous professional development.

Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesReception Duties Provide a professional and efficient reception service Welcome and assist patients and visitors Handle patient enquiries both face to face and via telephone Book, amend and cancel appointments using practice systems (including SystemConnect) Process appointment requests and support triage processes Deal with urgent patient needs appropriately Hand out prescriptions, letters and forms in line with ID and confidentiality procedures Patient Adviser Role Signpost patients to the most appropriate service Improve access to care and reduce pressure on GP appointments Provide information on services within the practice and wider NHS/community services General Administration Issue repeat prescriptions support prescription processes and related queries Manage patient queries via email, online systems, face-to-face and telephone Process incoming and outgoing medical records Register new patients and explain practice procedures Support home visit requests and general admin tasks Liaise with external organisations such as Primary Care Support Services Cross-Cover & Flexibility Provide cover across reception and office functions as needed Adapt working hours to support service delivery Prioritise workload using initiative and sound judgement Cover for absent colleagues during annual leave and sickness Systems & IT Use clinical and administrative systems accurately Maintain accurate patient records Operate the telephone system effectively About YouWe are looking for someone who: Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills Can remain calm and professional in a busy environment Is flexible and reliable, with a willingness to provide additional cover Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail Can handle confidential information sensitively Works well independently and as part of a team Previous GP or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.Our ValuesWe are committed to: Providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment Delivering high-quality patient care Supporting staff wellbeing and development Additional InformationThe role requires adherence to: Confidentiality and GDPR requirements Health & Safety and infection control policies Equality and diversity principles You will also be expected to participate in training, performance reviews and continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths
• Good computer skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with patients/public

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice or a healthcare environment.

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths Good computer skills Experience Essential Experience of dealing with patients/public Desirable Experience of working in general practice or a healthcare environment. Essential Criteria Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility

Employer details

Employer name

Birchwood Medical Centre

Address

15 Benson Road

Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 7PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birchwood Medical Centre

Address

15 Benson Road

Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 7PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Quality Governance Lead - 12 months fixed term

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Corporate Nursing and Integrated Governance Unit for an innovative and skilled Quality Governance Lead.

You will require commitment, passion and motivation in order to fulfil the requirements of this role, in enabling corporate and divisional compliancewith the national requirements and standards set by commissioners, Care quality commission, NHS England and other regulators. The post holder will provide Quality Governance support across the organisation, with a quality improvement, safety, compliance and assurance focus.

You will need excellent organisational skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work with varying levels of managers, clinicians and administrative colleagues. If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be one of the team of senior staff and leaders in the Nursing and Integrated Governance Team who will collectively have theresponsibility for enabling corporate and divisional compliance with the national requirements and standards set by the Commissioners, CareQuality Commission, NHS England/Improvement and other regulators. The post holder will provide Quality Governance support across theorganisation. The role has a quality improvement, safety, compliance and assurance focus. The post holder will:

o Provide leadership and professional advice to managers and staff within the Trust on governance and assurance processes.o Support the delivery of the Trust and Divisional assurance, quality, safety, and governance strategies and agendas which underpin the delivery of the corporate objectives and Trust response to the NHS Long Term Plan.o Be responsible for leading the development, and maintenance of the Divisional Quality Assurance Framework with the senior management team and ensure alignment and compliance with the Trust's overarching policies relating to Integrated Governance Quality Assurance Framework.o With Divisional Directors and Directorate Managers, Senior Nurses and Clinical Leads and the Associate Director of Quality Governance ensure that systems are in place to provide assurances, insight foresight and oversight in respect of quality and safety for staff, patients and service users across spheres of responsibility.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job summary

The role ofTraining Programme Directoris to work with and support theHead of Schoolinleading the delivery ofa wide range of functions,aligned tothe NHS England mandate.

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

Main duties of the job

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

990-MID-3050-E-C

Job locations

Stephenson Street

23 Stephenson Stree

Birmingham

B2 4HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

School Programme Management

To overseeSchoolprogramme managementandadvisethe Head of Schoolon the following matters:

• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
• To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, interdeanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.

To fulfil the following responsibilities:

• To attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings.
• To meet Code of Practice requirements, ensuring that rotational information is available to local teams to meet the 12 week deadline, and to support information sharing to track exceptions, noting the contribution to NHS England (WTE Directorate) metrics.
• To undertake professional development identified for the role (attendance at required training days, on-line e-learning packages, etc)
• To assist the Head of School and Postgraduate Dean in the early identification of trainees requiring additional support through local monitoring, escalation as required and referral to appropriate services.
• To facilitate career management or be able to provide access to career management skills or provision. - See detailed Job Description

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Job description Job responsibilities School Programme Management To overseeSchoolprogramme managementandadvisethe Head of Schoolon the following matters: Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns; Recruitment to training posts and programmes; To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential. Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, interdeanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams. To fulfil the following responsibilities: To attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings. To meet Code of Practice requirements, ensuring that rotational information is available to local teams to meet the 12 week deadline, and to support information sharing to track exceptions, noting the contribution to NHS England (WTE Directorate) metrics. To undertake professional development identified for the role (attendance at required training days, on-line e-learning packages, etc) To assist the Head of School and Postgraduate Dean in the early identification of trainees requiring additional support through local monitoring, escalation as required and referral to appropriate services. To facilitate career management or be able to provide access to career management skills or provision. - See detailed Job Description You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• A transformation leadership style.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
• Management of transformation and change.
• Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities.
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
• A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

Desirable

• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.

Desirable

• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
• Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area
• Experience within the specialty at Consultant level.
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
• Must hold a current Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Person Specification Behaviours and Values Essential A transformation leadership style. Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues. Management of transformation and change. Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism. Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities. Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff. A continuing quest for personal and professional development. An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others. A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate. Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity. Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress. Desirable Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty. Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders. Experience and Knowledge Essential Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty. Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context. Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team. Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education. Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years. Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes. Desirable Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies. Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda. Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters. Qualifications and Training Essential Primary clinical healthcare qualification. Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area Experience within the specialty at Consultant level. Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body. Must hold a current Licence to Practise Desirable Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Stephenson Street

23 Stephenson Stree

Birmingham

B2 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Stephenson Street

23 Stephenson Stree

Birmingham

B2 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a unique opportunity to become one of the the first Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP) in our Urology Department, helping to establish an exciting new role within a forward-thinking and expanding service. As part of our commitment to developing innovative models of care, we are investing in advanced clinical practice to enhance patient experience, improve pathways and strengthen our multidisciplinary team.

Working alongside experienced urology consultants, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide autonomous, high-quality care for patients with acute, elective and emergency urological conditions across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings. Whether you are an accredited ACP or an experienced clinician looking to undertake the ACP training pathway, you will play a key role in developing this new service and influencing the future of advanced clinical practice within urology.

This role offers the opportunity to shape patient pathways, lead service improvement, contribute to education and research, and make a lasting impact on patient care while developing your own advanced clinical practice career.

Main duties of the job

You will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute, elective and emergency urological conditions, working autonomously within an agreed scope of practice across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings.

Working closely with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate patient care, request and interpret diagnostic investigations, develop evidence-based management plans and undertake advanced clinical procedures appropriate to your competence.

You will also contribute to service development through quality improvement, audit and the implementation of evidence-based practice, while supporting education, leadership and the continued development of advanced clinical practice within the Urology service. For trainee ACPs, the role includes supported completion of an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and development towards independent practice.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASCR4953-BAL

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide autonomous advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute, elective and emergency urological conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive history taking, physical examination and clinical decision-making to develop evidence-based management plans.
• Request, interpret and act upon appropriate diagnostic investigations within scope of practice.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures relevant to urology, including catheter-related interventions and other agreed competencies.
• Work collaboratively with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and timely patient care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory pathways.
• Coordinate patient care, facilitating efficient investigations, treatment, discharge planning and follow-up.
• Promote high-quality, patient-centred care through effective communication, shared decision-making and compassionate practice.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative clinical pathways, service improvement initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Participate in clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice to continually improve patient outcomes.
• Provide leadership, education and clinical support to colleagues and learners, contributing to the development of advanced clinical practice within the Urology service.
• Maintain professional competence, practising within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice and relevant professional standards.
• For trainee ACPs, successfully complete the Advanced Clinical Practice training pathway, including the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, with appropriate supervision and support.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide autonomous advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute, elective and emergency urological conditions. Undertake comprehensive history taking, physical examination and clinical decision-making to develop evidence-based management plans. Request, interpret and act upon appropriate diagnostic investigations within scope of practice. Perform advanced clinical procedures relevant to urology, including catheter-related interventions and other agreed competencies. Work collaboratively with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and timely patient care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory pathways. Coordinate patient care, facilitating efficient investigations, treatment, discharge planning and follow-up. Promote high-quality, patient-centred care through effective communication, shared decision-making and compassionate practice. Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative clinical pathways, service improvement initiatives and quality improvement projects. Participate in clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice to continually improve patient outcomes. Provide leadership, education and clinical support to colleagues and learners, contributing to the development of advanced clinical practice within the Urology service. Maintain professional competence, practising within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice and relevant professional standards. For trainee ACPs, successfully complete the Advanced Clinical Practice training pathway, including the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, with appropriate supervision and support.

Person Specification

0-2

Essential

• Current professional registration with the relevant regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or GPhC as appropriate).
• Employed on, or eligible to undertake, an accredited Advanced Clinical Practice training pathway in accordance with Trust policy.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or willingness to undertake and successfully complete the programme.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, history taking and clinical reasoning skills appropriate to advanced practice
• Sound knowledge of urological conditions, investigations and patient pathways across emergency, elective and outpatient settings.
• Significant post-registration clinical experience relevant to advanced practice.
• Experience working within a urology service or caring for patients with urological conditions.
• Experience managing patients across inpatient and/or outpatient pathways.

Desirable

• In dependent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (or willingness to complete during training where appropriate to professional registration).
• Experience supervising, supporting or teaching other healthcare professionals or students.
• Experience of audit, research or service evaluation and implementing improvements in practice.

Person Specification 0-2 Essential Current professional registration with the relevant regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or GPhC as appropriate). Employed on, or eligible to undertake, an accredited Advanced Clinical Practice training pathway in accordance with Trust policy. MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or willingness to undertake and successfully complete the programme. Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, history taking and clinical reasoning skills appropriate to advanced practice Sound knowledge of urological conditions, investigations and patient pathways across emergency, elective and outpatient settings. Significant post-registration clinical experience relevant to advanced practice. Experience working within a urology service or caring for patients with urological conditions. Experience managing patients across inpatient and/or outpatient pathways. Desirable In dependent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (or willingness to complete during training where appropriate to professional registration). Experience supervising, supporting or teaching other healthcare professionals or students. Experience of audit, research or service evaluation and implementing improvements in practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As HUC's most senior nurse and clinical quality leader, you will set the strategic direction for our nursing and Allied Health Professional workforce and embed a culture of clinical excellence across all services. You will be the visible guardian of patient safety, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and clinical governance, providing board-level assurance to regulators, commissioners and the Board.

This is a high-impact role for an inspirational leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and wants to drive innovation, reduce serious incidents, and improve outcomes through digital triage, telehealth and multidisciplinary models. You will champion our "Build Your Own" ethos by creating clear career pathways, preceptorship, mentorship and CPD that help colleagues grow and stay. Working closely with the CMO, Operations and People teams, you will influence service design, quality strategy and workforce development while representing HUC externally as a trusted clinical voice. If you are passionate about leading change, developing people and delivering outstanding care, this role offers the platform to make a lasting difference.

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic clinical and operational leadership for HUC's nursing and AHP workforce, setting standards that promote clinical excellence and patient-centred care.

• Lead delivery of the Quality Strategy, owning clinical governance, incident reporting, risk management, audit and learning from harm to drive continuous improvement.

• Hold organisational accountability for safeguarding (adults and children) and infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with national legislation and best practice.

• Ensure regulatory compliance (CQC, NHS England, UKHSA), prepare inspection evidence and provide board-level assurance on safety, quality and mandated reports (e.g. Quality Account).

• Develop and implement a professional education and career framework aligned to "Build Your Own", including competency frameworks, preceptorship, mentorship and CPD to grow and retain talent.

• Line manage the Head of Nursing and Quality, Head of AHPs and IPC, and lead the new Patient Ambassador role, ensuring visible clinical leadership and support for the workforce.

• Partner with the CMO, Operations and executive colleagues to shape innovative service models, digital triage and telehealth, and to collate quality and safety reports that inform board decisions.

About us

HUC provides the NHS 111 and Out of Hours service to over 4.5 million patients across the East, and the South West of England. HUC is an exciting and supportive place to work and we have a wealth of knowledge across the organisation, ensuring we get the most appropriate outcome for every patient.At HUC, you will also benefit from:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!

NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.

Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice and smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our dynamic Cardiac Surgery team at Nottingham University NHS Trust. The postholder will work autonomously and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical care across the cardiac surgical pathway.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality care and to participate in the continuing development of advanced practice within a nationally recognised surgical centre.

Main duties of the job

The ACP will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients CICU/CHDU. The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge.

The ACP will be a registered healthcare professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice which includes patient assessment modules and/or hold a NHS England Advanced Practice Digital Badge. Possession of a digital badge is essential for those who hold an equivalent MSc not in advanced clinical practice. They will have a completed portfolio of evidence demonstrating competence across the four pillars as described by the advanced clinical practice framework (HEE, 2017), mapped to the trust generic clinical competency framework (if training undertaken at NUH) and NHS England standards. The key job responsibilities described are divided across the four pillars of advanced practice

The ACP will may be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of Cardiac Surgery, encompassing clinical assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient care

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job summary

The Macmillan Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides expert, patient-centred care for individuals diagnosed with Head and Neck and Thyroid cancers throughout the cancer pathway. Acting as the Key Worker, the post holder delivers clinical, psychological and supportive care from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, survivorship and, where appropriate, end of life care. The CNS coordinates personalised cancer care interventions in line with NHS England priorities and national cancer standards.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• To work autonomously within their sphere of competence, undertaking specialist assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation, ensuring care is safe, effective and evidence-based.
• To collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice and support across professional and organisational boundaries, and coordinating patient pathways to ensure seamless care throughout the patient journey.
• To undertake nurse-led clinics and specialist services, ensuring excellent standards of care through the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of clinical activity.
• To contribute to the delivery of personalised cancer care, including holistic needs assessments, personalised care and support planning, treatment summaries and supported self-management interventions.
• To support the development and continuous improvement of the Head and Neck Cancer Service through participation in audit, education, research, quality improvement and service development activities, ensuring care aligns with national guidance, cancer standards and Trust objectives.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B6-8235984

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act as Key Worker for patients with Head and Neck and Thyroid cancers throughout the cancer pathway.
• Provide specialist nursing assessment, advice and support to patients, carers and families.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments and develop Personalised Care and Support Plans.
• Deliver treatment summaries and support patients transitioning to follow-up and survivorship care.
• Assess, monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities and complications.
• Provide specialist support to patients with tracheostomies, laryngectomies, swallowing difficulties and nutritional concerns.
• Participate in nurse-led follow-up and surveillance clinics.
• Support patients with complex symptom management and psychological needs.
• Facilitate referrals to allied health professionals, community services and support organisations as appropriate.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities Act as Key Worker for patients with Head and Neck and Thyroid cancers throughout the cancer pathway. Provide specialist nursing assessment, advice and support to patients, carers and families. Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans. Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments and develop Personalised Care and Support Plans. Deliver treatment summaries and support patients transitioning to follow-up and survivorship care. Assess, monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities and complications. Provide specialist support to patients with tracheostomies, laryngectomies, swallowing difficulties and nutritional concerns. Participate in nurse-led follow-up and surveillance clinics. Support patients with complex symptom management and psychological needs. Facilitate referrals to allied health professionals, community services and support organisations as appropriate. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (Level 1). oCurrent NMC Registration. oDegree in Nursing or equivalent experience. oEvidence of ongoing professional development. oTeaching/assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.

Desirable

• oPostgraduate qualification in cancer care or equivalent experience. oAdvanced Communication Skills Training. oLeadership qualification. oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification. oMaster's level study. oAdvance assessment skill qualification or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in Head and Neck, Cancer or a related speciality. oExperience working within a multidisciplinary team. oExperience managing patients with complex care needs. oExperience providing patient education and support. oExperience undertaking clinical assessment and care planning.

Desirable

• oPrevious CNS experience. oTracheostomy and laryngectomy management experience. oExperience of quality improvement or service development. oExperience of nurse-led clinics.

Knowledge

Essential

• oHead and Neck and Thyroid cancer pathways. oPrinciples of personalised cancer care. oCurrent cancer policies and national standards. oClinical governance and risk management. oEvidence-based practice.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of Cancer Waiting Time standards. oKnowledge of national cancer audits and peer review processes. oUnderstanding of Cancer Alliance priorities.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team. oEffective organisational and time-management skills. oAbility to manage complex and sensitive situations. oIT literacy and experience using electronic patient records.

Desirable

• oPresentation and teaching skills. oProject or quality improvement experience.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse (Level 1). oCurrent NMC Registration. oDegree in Nursing or equivalent experience. oEvidence of ongoing professional development. oTeaching/assessing qualification or willingness to undertake. Desirable oPostgraduate qualification in cancer care or equivalent experience. oAdvanced Communication Skills Training. oLeadership qualification. oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification. oMaster's level study. oAdvance assessment skill qualification or willingness to undertake. Experience Essential oExperience in Head and Neck, Cancer or a related speciality. oExperience working within a multidisciplinary team. oExperience managing patients with complex care needs. oExperience providing patient education and support. oExperience undertaking clinical assessment and care planning. Desirable oPrevious CNS experience. oTracheostomy and laryngectomy management experience. oExperience of quality improvement or service development. oExperience of nurse-led clinics. Knowledge Essential oHead and Neck and Thyroid cancer pathways. oPrinciples of personalised cancer care. oCurrent cancer policies and national standards. oClinical governance and risk management. oEvidence-based practice. Desirable oKnowledge of Cancer Waiting Time standards. oKnowledge of national cancer audits and peer review processes. oUnderstanding of Cancer Alliance priorities. Skills Essential oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team. oEffective organisational and time-management skills. oAbility to manage complex and sensitive situations. oIT literacy and experience using electronic patient records. Desirable oPresentation and teaching skills. oProject or quality improvement experience. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionateAdvanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)to join our friendly and supportive team at Parish Fields Practice.

We are a well-established GP practice caring for approximately 8,150 patients in Diss, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a positive, respectful and supportive environment for our staff.

This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where you will have the autonomy to use your advanced clinical skills, while working alongside and supported by experienced clinicians across the practice.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the variety of general practice, is confident in their clinical decision-making and is passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

About the role

As an ANP, you will assess and manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.

Your role will include:

• Assessing and triaging patients, including same-day presentations.
• Taking comprehensive histories and undertaking appropriate clinical examinations.
• Assessing and managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice and in line with relevant national and local guidance.
• Recognising red flags and identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral.
• Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting personalised care and shared decision-making with patients.
• Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement and service development within the practice.
• Supporting the education, development and clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate.

We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a slightly different range of skills and experience. We are interested inwhat you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

About us

We believe that looking after our staff is an important part of providing excellent patient care.

Our practice is friendly, supportive and committed to creating an environment where people feel valued and respected. You will become part of an established multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to contribute to how we continue to develop our services.

We have approximately 8,150 registered patients and use SystmOne.

Our recent patient and staff feedback has been very positive, and our monthly monitoring of patient feedback consistently shows thatover 92% of patients rate the care and service they receive from the practice as Good or Very Good.

Our mission is:

To deliver outstanding patient-centred care within a safe, inclusive and respectful practice environment.

We protect and value our staff and support our patients to take shared responsibility for their health through informed choice, prevention and partnership.

Come and meet us

Choosing a new practice is about more than just a job description.

If you are interested in the role, we would be very happy to arrange aninformal conversation or visit to the practicebefore you apply. Come and meet the team, see how we work and ask us any questions you may have.

We are looking for theright person to join our team, and we would love to hear from you.

If you think this could be the next step for you, please get in touch.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2679-26-0002

Job locations

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs

Proactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-termcondition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug-and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Assess identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consentto treatment

Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation consistent with legislation policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

In partnership with other clinical teams collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

Working with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies

Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team providing feedback as appropriate

Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance

Working with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required

Leadership personal and people development

Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Support staff development in order to maximise potential

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and or users of services

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work

Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services

Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes

Contribute to the development of local guidelines protocols and standards

Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process

Maintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives

Promote the role of the Advanced Practitioner Nurse in general practice

Team working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Work as an effective and responsible team member supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate clearly and appropriately adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence

Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Discuss highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success

Management of risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Contribute to the regular updating of the Practice Risk Register

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health safety and security legislation policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriate

Working with the practice management ensure the Nursing Team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirements

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Managing information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning implementation and monitoring of care presenting and communicating information

Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases

Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act

• Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team

Communicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints

Learning and development

Undertake mentorship for more junior staff assessing competence against set standards

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)

• Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

Provide an educational role to patients carers families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Equality and diversity

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture

Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice

Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse care

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilitiesClinical practiceAssess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosisClinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyAssess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needsProactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-termcondition (as appropriate)Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug-and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management planPrescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practiceWork with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactionsPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency careSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultationAssess identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and childrenAdvise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriatePromote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditionsMeet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound careCommunicationUtilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consentto treatmentCommunicate with and support patients who are receiving bad newsCommunicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicatingMaintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholdersAct as an advocate for patients and colleaguesEnsure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriateDelivering a quality serviceRecognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMCProduce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation consistent with legislation policies and proceduresPrioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes qualityDeliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based careInitiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activitiesUtilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where requiredIn partnership with other clinical teams collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriateEvaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of careSupport and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisationUse a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss eventsAssess the impact of policy implementation on care deliveryWorking with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policiesContribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team providing feedback as appropriateUnderstand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidanceWorking with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if requiredLeadership personal and people developmentAct as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priorityTake responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role modelSupport staff development in order to maximise potentialActively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practiceEncourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and or users of servicesCritically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of workEnlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of servicesWork with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processesContribute to the development of local guidelines protocols and standardsMaintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement processMaintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiativesPromote the role of the Advanced Practitioner Nurse in general practiceTeam workingUnderstand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over timeWork as an effective and responsible team member supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of workingDelegate clearly and appropriately adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competenceCreate clear referral mechanisms to meet patient needPrioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the teamWork effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care deliveryDiscuss highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient careManage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management teamAgree plans and outcomes by which to measure successManagement of riskManage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Contribute to the regular updating of the Practice Risk RegisterMonitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health safety and security legislation policies, procedures and guidelinesEnsure appropriate supervision of safe storage rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriateWorking with the practice management ensure the Nursing Team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirementsApply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelinesAdvocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for allInterpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practiceManaging informationUse technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning implementation and monitoring of care presenting and communicating informationReview and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processesManage information searches using the internet and local library databasesUnderstand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information ActCollate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the teamCommunicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraintsLearning and developmentUndertake mentorship for more junior staff assessing competence against set standardsDisseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriateProvide an educational role to patients carers families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learningEquality and diversityIdentify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunityEnable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory cultureSupport people who need assistance in exercising their rightsMonitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policiesAct as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practiceAccept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse careAssist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Person Specification

Desirable Experience

Desirable

• Desirable experience
• We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
• General practice or primary care.
• Acute and minor illness assessment and management.
• Same-day assessment and triage.
• Clinical leadership.
• Audit, research or quality improvement.
• Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team.
• Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team.

Experience

Essential

• Essential requirements
• As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role.
• These include:
• Current registration with the NMC.
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent).
• A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise.
• Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
• Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements.
• The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice.
• For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES.
• If you are unsure whether your qualification or advanced practice pathway meets the current PCN requirements, please contact us for an informal conversation before applying.
• The successful candidates qualifications and advanced practice pathway will be checked against the current PCN/ARRS requirements before an appointment is confirmed.

Qualifications

Essential

• We are looking for a clinician who is:
• Caring, approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care.
• Confident in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making.
• Able to recognise their own scope of practice and when additional support or referral is required.
• A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development.
• Organised and able to manage the variety that comes with working in general practice.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our practice.
• You do not need to be the finished article. We value clinicians who are keen to continue developing their advanced practice alongside their existing skills and experience.

Person Specification Desirable Experience Desirable Desirable experience We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in: General practice or primary care. Acute and minor illness assessment and management. Same-day assessment and triage. Clinical leadership. Audit, research or quality improvement. Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team. Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team. Experience Essential Essential requirements As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role. These include: Current registration with the NMC. Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent). A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise. Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements. The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice. For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES. If you are unsure whether your qualification or advanced practice pathway meets the current PCN requirements, please contact us for an informal conversation before applying. The successful candidates qualifications and advanced practice pathway will be checked against the current PCN/ARRS requirements before an appointment is confirmed. Qualifications Essential We are looking for a clinician who is: Caring, approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care. Confident in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making. Able to recognise their own scope of practice and when additional support or referral is required. A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development. Organised and able to manage the variety that comes with working in general practice. Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our practice. You do not need to be the finished article. We value clinicians who are keen to continue developing their advanced practice alongside their existing skills and experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Health Partners At Violet Melchett are looking for a practice nurse for our busy 11,000 patient GP practice. Alongside traditional GP services we offer a range of community services and activities so your job will be busy and varied. You will be based at our premises just off the Kings Road, Chelsea SW3

Main duties of the job

Core nursing services to provide all services

Health promotion activities, such as smoking cessation, weight management, dietary and exercise advice Sexual health and contraception Cervical cytology Childhood immunisations Travel health Blood taking Ear syringing Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds Removal of all types of skin closure materials See patients for urgent and opportunistic nursing care New patient checks NHS health checks (vascular risk) Demonstrate and teach patients, as appropriate, principles of care and procedures, working towards their independence and self-care Ambulatory BP

Administer drugs and vaccines by any route, according to NMC, practice and, where appropriate the NHS England guidelines

Extended role of nurses to offer a range of services from this list

Long Term Conditions management Including annual reviews:

Cardio-renal Metabolic, asthma and COPD, hypertension and heart disease

Minor ailments and ECGs

About us

Health Partners at Violet Melchett is a GP Practice which is based in the Violet Melchett Health and Wellbeing Hub in Chelsea and to a satellite site in Earls Court Health and Wellbeing Hub. We are at the centre of a new and exciting integrated health and wellbeing model to serve the needs of the local community covering the Brompton PCN area in the south of Kensington and Chelsea.

Along with our GP clinical services, we operate alongside a range of integrated services including community nursing and mental health services, extended Access, social prescribing link workers, navigators, and volunteers. The services are delivered in partnership with many different providers of healthcare, including the local NHS community health trust, the NHS mental health trust, General Practice, local authority services, and services and activities provided by the third sector and local communities. In addition, the Violet Melchett Health and Wellbeing Hub offers flexible space for local people, community groups and the voluntary sector.