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Main tasks/overview of responsibilities: In accordance with the PCN rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated. The post-holder may undertake a fair percentage of On Call sessions per week as allocated on the practice rota as required and participate in the PCN Enhanced Service hours (Monday to Friday 6:30pm to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm). Training/Meetings Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Participate positively and actively in clinical and practice meetings. The PCN and Practices have a strong ethos around training and development of others, therefore the successful candidate will be willing and able to support medical students, and other training roles. Patient Management. Create opportunities to address patients care needs in the most expedient way, taking into account that continuity of care and access to services are often in direct conflict. Encourage patients to be aware of the service pressures within primary care and to manage their expectations of what we can realistically deliver in a manner that is fair and proportionate for all care priorities. Make improved use of the telephone and other technologies. Encourage patients to rely on face- toface consultation only where there is a clinical need to do so. Communicate and reassure patients of the need to offer alternative care options where appropriate and safe to do so. To immediately highlight any concerns you may have in respect of safety or quality of patient care to the Clinical Director/Practice Partners/PCN Manager.

Clinical Responsibilities Maintain a high level of nursing care, following the patients care plan in order to meet each patients care needs whilst maintaining independence as much as possible and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift recognition, instigating and carrying out any immediate actions and reporting and sharing information quickly. Facilitate successful discharge, where appropriate, according to patients needs and preferences. Maintain safe and effective drug administration by administering all medications and setting up and maintaining subcutaneous syringe drivers. Administration Assess, report and manage risks. Contributes to the organization and running of the Hospice settings by undertaking administrative tasks as requested (e.g. ward staff rota, patient bookings) Maintain adequate levels of drugs, dressings and general stores by ordering according to Hospice practice. Promote a high level of consistent nursing care by participating in the development and implementation of clinical policies and protocols. Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and contemporaneous manner through familiarity with and daily use of the Infoflex Patient management system and adherence to Hospice IT protocols. Communication Provide sensitive and empathetic emotional and psychological support for patients and carers during the delivery of bad news, discussions relating to terminal care and during and after the event of death. Meet with patients carers to address and advise on nursing care, clinical practice, and patient related enquiries. Ensure patients and carers are informed with regard to patient choice, treatment and progress, whilst maintaining respect for the privacy and dignity of the patient. Effectively communicate with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between the Hospice, Acute Trust, community and continuing care setting. Adopt standards of behaviours in keeping with Pilgrims Hospice mission and core values and the NMC Professional code of conduct.

Clinical Responsibilities Maintain a high level of nursing care, following the patients care plan in order to meet each patients care needs whilst maintaining independence as much as possible and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift recognition, instigating and carrying out any immediate actions and reporting and sharing information quickly. Facilitate successful discharge, where appropriate, according to patients needs and preferences. Maintain safe and effective drug administration by administering all medications and setting up and maintaining subcutaneous syringe drivers. Administration Assess, report and manage risks. Contributes to the organization and running of the Hospice settings by undertaking administrative tasks as requested (e.g. ward staff rota, patient bookings) Maintain adequate levels of drugs, dressings and general stores by ordering according to Hospice practice. Promote a high level of consistent nursing care by participating in the development and implementation of clinical policies and protocols. Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and contemporaneous manner through familiarity with and daily use of the Infoflex Patient management system and adherence to Hospice IT protocols. Communication Provide sensitive and empathetic emotional and psychological support for patients and carers during the delivery of bad news, discussions relating to terminal care and during and after the event of death. Meet with patients carers to address and advise on nursing care, clinical practice, and patient related enquiries. Ensure patients and carers are informed with regard to patient choice, treatment and progress, whilst maintaining respect for the privacy and dignity of the patient. Effectively communicate with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between the Hospice, Acute Trust, community and continuing care setting. Adopt standards of behaviours in keeping with Pilgrims Hospice mission and core values and the NMC Professional code of conduct.

1. OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE POST The timetable will include sub-specialty clinics in glaucoma and medical retina with at least one theatre list per week. F2F DCC is worked over three and a half long days (8am 6pm) with SPA and DCC administration undertaken flexibly. Bespoke timetable to be agreed on appointment according to the needs of the service and interests of the appointee. The post holder will support the junior trainees and liaise closely with the nursing staff and consultants. The post holder will be expected to participate in the 1:8 on-call rota shared with the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Active participation in educational half-days, teaching sessions, research, audit and departmental meetings will be expected. The post holder will also be able to apply for study leave to attend meetings and conferences outside the region. The appointee will have secretarial support. All consulting rooms have a personal computer with access to the internet. St. Peters Hospital has a modern post-graduate centre and both sites have full library services. The Trust is committed to supporting CPD. 2. REVALIDATION AND STRENGTHENED MEDICAL APPRAISAL Revalidation of licensed doctors is required every five years and is based on comprehensive appraisals undertaken over that five year period. It is designed to improve the quality of patient care by ensuring that licensed doctors remain up to date and continue to be fit to practice. All medical staff within the organisation are expected to go through Revalidation every five years. Annual appraisal is a contractual requirement for all medical staff as part of Revalidation. It is the responsibility of each and every doctor to arrange an annual appraisal and maintain a portfolio, which contains their annual appraisal documentation, which the GMC may request to inspect should the need arise. 3. CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT The appointment will be subject to passing satisfactorily a health screening questionnaire, which, if deemed necessary will be followed up by a medical examination arranged through the Occupational Health Department prior to appointment. Confirmation of Hepatitis B immune status will be required. The Practitioner will be required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council. The passing of a medical examination shall be a condition of employment for all new entrants to the NHS and for those returning to the NHS after a period of service outside Great Britain. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Clearance The practitioner will be required to be registered with the General Medical Council. Medical negligence indemnity is provided by the Trust for all duties covered by this post. Post holders should acquaint themselves with those aspects of medical practice not covered by this indemnity. Arrangements to visit the hospital are encouraged and can be made with the Office Manager for Ophthalmology, Mrs Maxine Feltham on 01784 884908. 4. MAIN CONDITIONS OF SERVICE This appointment is covered by local Terms and Conditions of Services and Ashford & St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies. Where local terms and conditions do not exist, the NHS Terms and Conditions Consultants (England) 2003 apply. The appointment is for 10 programmed activities (8 direct clinical care and 2 supporting professional activities) plus 1:8 on-call. Salary scale for appointment is MT04/MT05 basic plus additional rota pay elements Annual leave and study leave entitlement will be in line with the NHS Terms and conditions of Service. Leave requests should be made 6 weeks before the start of the intended leave and the leave must be discussed with colleagues within the department before being booked. Where a practitioner intends to claim reimbursement of removal or associated expenses it is important for him/her to mention this to the Trust prior to taking up the post. In this way, eligibility can be determined before the practitioner incurs expenses which the Trust may not deem as being appropriate for reimbursement. The Trust provides a 24/7 service. Accordingly, you may be required to work such hours as the Trust specifies, including nights, evenings and weekends.

Clinical Responsibilities Maintain a high level of nursing care, following the patients care plan in order to meet each patients care needs whilst maintaining independence as much as possible and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift recognition, instigating and carrying out any immediate actions and reporting and sharing information quickly. Facilitate successful discharge, where appropriate, according to patients needs and preferences. Maintain safe and effective drug administration by administering all medications and setting up and maintaining subcutaneous syringe drivers. Administration Assess, report and manage risks. Contributes to the organization and running of the Hospice settings by undertaking administrative tasks as requested (e.g. ward staff rota, patient bookings) Maintain adequate levels of drugs, dressings and general stores by ordering according to Hospice practice. Promote a high level of consistent nursing care by participating in the development and implementation of clinical policies and protocols. Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and contemporaneous manner through familiarity with and daily use of the Infoflex Patient management system and adherence to Hospice IT protocols. Communication Provide sensitive and empathetic emotional and psychological support for patients and carers during the delivery of bad news, discussions relating to terminal care and during and after the event of death. Meet with patients carers to address and advise on nursing care, clinical practice, and patient related enquiries. Ensure patients and carers are informed with regard to patient choice, treatment and progress, whilst maintaining respect for the privacy and dignity of the patient. Effectively communicate with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between the Hospice, Acute Trust, community and continuing care setting. Adopt standards of behaviours in keeping with Pilgrims Hospice mission and core values and the NMC Professional code of conduct.

Clinical Responsibilities Maintain a high level of nursing care, following the patients care plan in order to meet each patients care needs whilst maintaining independence as much as possible and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift recognition, instigating and carrying out any immediate actions and reporting and sharing information quickly. Facilitate successful discharge, where appropriate, according to patients needs and preferences. Maintain safe and effective drug administration by administering all medications and setting up and maintaining subcutaneous syringe drivers. Administration Assess, report and manage risks. Contributes to the organization and running of the Hospice settings by undertaking administrative tasks as requested (e.g. ward staff rota, patient bookings) Maintain adequate levels of drugs, dressings and general stores by ordering according to Hospice practice. Promote a high level of consistent nursing care by participating in the development and implementation of clinical policies and protocols. Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and contemporaneous manner through familiarity with and daily use of the Infoflex Patient management system and adherence to Hospice IT protocols. Communication Provide sensitive and empathetic emotional and psychological support for patients and carers during the delivery of bad news, discussions relating to terminal care and during and after the event of death. Meet with patients carers to address and advise on nursing care, clinical practice, and patient related enquiries. Ensure patients and carers are informed with regard to patient choice, treatment and progress, whilst maintaining respect for the privacy and dignity of the patient. Effectively communicate with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between the Hospice, Acute Trust, community and continuing care setting. Adopt standards of behaviours in keeping with Pilgrims Hospice mission and core values and the NMC Professional code of conduct.

The shift patterns include working early and late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays over a rolling rota, whereby weekend and banks holidays are paid at an enhanced rate. Opportunities for extra hours may also be available so flexibility is required. All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments. Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests. Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role. We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent. Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Kelly Gardner - 07771504063. Opportunities for extra hours may also be available so flexibility is required.