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JOB TITLE: SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically) THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) Job Summary: The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Clinical Responsibilities: In accordance with the Practice timetable, 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 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 (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the clerical work relevant to clinicians Being part of the on-call and extended hours rotas Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate.

There are opportunities within this role, outside of the on-call commitment, to gain experience in many of the general and subspecialty areas of anaesthetics we offer at Kings. We have successfully delivered higher training modules for CESR candidates for several years and with discussion, this could also be an option for this post holder. Equally within cardiac there will be opportunities to be involved in cardiac anaesthesia, high risk perioperative assessment, MDMs and cardiac cath lab cases.

Receive all visitors to the Bromley Mental Health Hub at Rachel Knotley in a courteous manner, ensuring that they are directed to the relevant personnel in an efficient and timely manner. Respond to incoming calls and deal with enquiries in accordance with management procedures. Record all messages accurately ensuring appropriate action is taken and messages passed to the relevant discipline/clinician. Use initiative in finding appropriate clinician for advice if required staff member is absent. Responsibility for retrieval of messages left on the Teams answer phone out of hours ensuring that such messages are directed to the relevant personnel. Summoning of relevant emergency services to the Locality Mental Health Team as and when need arises. Receiving all incoming post to the Locality Mental Health Team and distribute/disseminate as necessary. Receiving emails sent to the Locality Mental Health Team ensuring that these are directed to relevant personnel in a timely and efficient manner. Issuing via reception any documentation for service users, as instructed by clinicians. Daily liaising with Couriers ensuring that all post/medication is collected from the Locality Mental Health Team. Implementing and maintaining effective communication systems with team, locality, acute in-patient staff, GPs and clients. Keeping movement chart on all staff updated throughout the day, as and when the need arises, including receiving update information from clinicians. Using current Trust electronic system to record and retrieve information on both service users and caseload holders. Manual recording (for future electronic input) of all arrival/seen/departure times of service users who are being seen by a medic ensuring that this information is accurate and complete. Manage and coordinate all room bookings. Booking of future appointments / reviews ensuring that necessary personnel are included in the appointment, all data work linked to appointment completed and any documentation issued as necessary. Printing of clinics list and collation of all the necessary information in readiness for the forthcoming weeks outpatient clinics to be held by the medics. Scanning of incoming documentation, ensuring that the scanned image is an exact duplicate of the original. Captured image to be uploaded onto the Trusts current electronic system and onto the correct service users electronic record, and original documentation shredded. Undertaking administrative duties photocopying.

As a Health Care Professional, you will be joining our team of clinicians who are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assess and address the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system. The role will involve conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, collecting forensic samples, providing advice and guidance and maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody.

To be a senior point of contact for financial services requests. To respond to all standard requests for estimated hospital charges for various treatments within 48 hours. To ensure that this estimate is agreed with the Service Managers with advice sought from the Head of Finance Operations as required. To ensure consultants and their secretaries are aware of their responsibilities in relation to receiving service charges. To establish and confirm the payment method for each private patient i.e., self-paying, insured, sponsored. To ensure Pre-Authorisation is received for insured and sponsored patients prior to treatment/admission commencing. To ensure that the appropriate level of advance payment is requested and received prior to the commencement of treatment. To advise the patient in advance when further funds are needed, thus ensuring their treatment is as seamless as possible, avoiding postponement of their treatment and associated distress. Where a self-funding patient fails to deposit further funds, ensure that the Service Manager and the consultant/clinical teams responsible for their care are informed so that where medically possible their discharge or discontinuation of treatment can be arranged whilst ensuring that the patient and their relatives are always treated in a professional and sympathetic manner during both an emotional and distressing time. To ensure refunds of self-funder credit are processed in line with processes in a timely manner. To manage payments for requests for second opinions. To co-ordinate the investigation of complaints in relation to the finance team, ensuring the necessary changes are made to system working practices to prevent reoccurrence. To identify efficiency improvements across all aspects of the finance pathway and support with developing and implementing strategies to introduce them, involving clinical as well as administrative departments. To manage inpatient extensions of stay ensuring additional funding is in place, private medical insurer extensions, sponsor guarantees. To maintain knowledge of current treatment plans, likely extensions/discharges, and relevant funding. To ensure that patients with private medical insurance have obtained Pre-Authorisation for all treatment thus avoiding the risk of bad debt to the Directorate. To check private patient outpatient clinic lists daily to ensure patients have adequate insurance cover and all self-funding patients are seen prior to their clinic appointment. To liaise with consultants, their teams, and medical secretaries to ensure that medical reports for each patient are obtained and communicated to the sponsoring institution in a timely manner to avoid postponement of treatment and/or avoid the risk of bad debt to the Directorate. To be familiar with the working needs and requirements of international clients regarding cover for treatment or services. To maintain and keep abreast of self-pay and insured accounts to control potential debt. To input all relevant patient information received onto the Compucare notepad system to facilitate continuity for the Directorate and patient. To deal with telephone enquiries in a professional, efficient, and polite manner, taking messages where required. To manage the team of Band 3s and 4s providing patient-facing services in I&PC. This will include all providing estimates, administration of outpatient clinic appointments and procedures, accounts enquiries and miscellaneous administration. To cover the Finance Services Manger role for periods of absence. To attend unit meeting as managers delegate when required. To assist other members of the team where necessary. To be a mentor and take responsibility for any Apprentice or Trainee staff. To undertake any other reasonable tasks required of the post holder by the Financial Services Manager. General Duties Maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, both within I&PC, other departments, and with external agencies. This will include working with embassies and private insurers. To act as part of the team of administrative and clerical staff within the division, providing cover to other members of the team when necessary and directed to do so by the Head of Finance Operations. To respect the confidentiality of patient data and not to disclose data to any unauthorised persons. To undertake other appropriate duties as directed by the Head of Finance Operations.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

To be responsible for the collection of all International debt to ensure that the Trusts income is maximised. To ensure that all debt managed is kept constantly under review and a low aged debt profile is maintained. To maintain regular contact with your client portfolio via face-to-face visits with senior client personnel, to expedite payment, resolve queries, and be the face of the organisation. This will require a high level of communication skills including diplomacy, negotiation, and a highly professional business manner. To deal with the more complex/sensitive debt. Establishing payment plans taking into account sensitivities and the cultural and economic background of the debtors, whilst managing key accounts. To be responsible for identifying debts that are considered uncollectable and to regularly report to the Head of Finance that are potential write offs. To be responsible for the regular submission of International debts to the Trusts Debt Collection Agents. To maintain full records of action taken, deal with queries and agree debtors payment arrangements as required. To review Agents invoices prior to authorisation. To evaluate the risk/outcome of litigation on individual debts and take sole responsibility in deciding which to pursue through the small claims Court. Preparing cases and representing the Trust at Court Hearings, involving the accurate completion of forms, attending Court and giving evidence. To decide which enforcement options to pursue, following Judgment. To communicate with I&PC Head of Finance Operations, Senior Finance staff and other senior staff within GOSH to improve procedures and influence the resolution of individual queries. To maintain effective cross functional collaboration and processes to reduce debt and improve cash flow. To be responsible for providing regular and ad hoc detailed/complex reports on International client activity to the Director of International & Private Care using appropriate tools. To follow set procedures to achieve targets by regularly reviewing progress and resolving queries. Implementing short, medium and long-term strategies to resolve problems as necessary. To report performance against departmental and individual targets via KPIs (including DSO, reduction in bad debt provision and achievement of targets). To be aware of weekly, monthly and annual deadlines and to ensure these deadlines are achieved. To be responsible for generating statements and reminder letters for all debtors on pre-defined dates and ensuring they are checked and despatched according to laid down procedures. To be responsible for suppressing statements and reminder letters where necessary and ensuring the regular review of those suppressed. To be responsible for submitting invoices electronically to Private Medical Insurers and ensure they are successfully validated to ensure prompt payment by the insurer and improve cash flow. To prepare and submit regular Aged Debt Reports to Private Medical Insurers and to track debtor payment performance. To be responsible for maintaining regular contact with professionals and advise of any shortfall in payment made by Private Medical Insurers and advise of any future deductions to be made from future advance payments to them and resolve queries. To be responsible for contacting clients for remittances and provide to the Head of Transaction Processing to ensure accurate and prompt posting of receipts. To assist in the maintenance of the Trusts cash flow position by understanding the expected cash inflows and their timings. To be responsible for providing regular detailed reports of all pending invoices awaiting delivery to International Clients to Head of Finance Operations and Senior Management Team. To ensure all billing is received from International billing team, prepare schedules by client and deliver to clients within agreed timescales and maintain full and accurate record of delivery. To ensure accuracy of all requests for Credit Notes and Re-bills prior to authorisation by the Head of Finance Operations. To be responsible for monitoring deposits on account, identify refunds for processing using the DOA reporting tool, ensuring the Trusts Deposit Returns Policy is adhered to, Anti-Money Laundering regulations are not breached and due diligence checks are made using the Trusts chosen Sanctions Agency. Escalate complex accounts to Senior Management. To be responsible for calculating payment discounts for eligible International Clients for processing by the billing department. To be an advanced user and play a key role in the development, testing, implementation and training for any new credit control system. As a member of Income and Treasury team the post holder have joint responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of an administrative assistant. Participate in the Trust PDR process to ensure objectives set during appraisals and personal development plans are achieved and appropriate training and development requirements are undertaken. To cross cover work during periods of colleague absence, ensuring that business as normal is maintained. To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies at all times. General Duties Maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, both within I&PC, other departments, and with external agencies. This will include working with embassies and private insurers. To act as part of the team of administrative and clerical staff within the division, providing cover to other members of the team when necessary and directed to do so by the Credit Control Manager. To respect the confidentiality of patient data and not to disclose data to any unauthorised persons. To undertake other appropriate duties as directed by the Head of Finance Operations.

General Duties Maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, both within I&PC, other departments, and with external agencies. This will include working with embassies and private insurers. To co-ordinate the investigation of complaints in relating to the finance team, ensuring the necessary changes are made to system working practices to prevent reoccurrence To act as part of the team of administrative and clerical staff within the division, providing cover to other members of the team when necessary and as directed by the Head of Finance Operations. To respect the confidentiality of patient data and not to disclose data to any unauthorised persons. To undertake other appropriate duties as directed by the Head of Finance Operations. To cover the Financial Services Manger role for periods of absence. To attend unit meeting as managers delegate when required. To assist other members of the team where necessary. To be a mentor and take responsibility for any Apprentice or Trainee staff. To undertake any other reasonable tasks required of the post holder by the Financial Services Manager To deal with telephone enquiries in a professional, efficient, and polite manner, taking messages where required. To liaise and investigate with all relevant departments to ensure that the Billing team is notified of all chargeable services, so all revenue is attained, reducing revenue leakage. To input all relevant patient information received onto the Compucare notepad system to facilitate continuity for the Division and patient.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

About Medefer Medefer is an innovative CQC registered healthcare provider that aims to transform the way that healthcare is delivered. Founded by Consultants and GPs working in the NHS, our culture is driven by a deeply held commitment to the NHS and delivering transformational change to the patient experience. We are a passionate, dedicated and patient-focused team striving to make healthcare fit for the 21st century. Our vision is to completely re-frame the way that healthcare is delivered, giving patients the right to choose who will provide their care at the point of a GP referral to a specialist. We are a ground-breaking healthcare company. We are unique in what we do. And we need exceptional people, like you. About the role: Associate Clinical Director This role would suit a Senior Registrar taking a year out of training or a GP with a license to practise wanting to expand into a different role. You will need to have at least three years experience in your current position. The role of Associate Clinical Director will work alongside all functions across Medefer (including Medical Directorate, Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance, Safeguarding, Primary Care and Operations) to support in ensuring that all patients served by Medefer receive high quality, safe, effective, and compassionate health care. Key areas of responsibility within the role will be within the domains of clinical safety and support, quality improvement, risk investigation and mitigation. The salary for this role will be paid in line with national pay scales relevant to your level of training and experience. The role is remote working with some office-based meetings required. The expectation is that the majority of the work will be done between the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 with some evening meetings. Key Responsibilities: Working with the Patient Safety team to support both local and companywide investigations and processes including harm reviews. Oversee the completion of mortality reviews. To support the Medefer Safeguarding Lead with investigations and the implementation of safeguarding procedures. Coordinating clinical audits, both proactive and reactive, into care quality providing feedback and escalating as appropriate. Provide additional capacity to support clinical administration as and when service requirements demand. This will also provide insights into the structure and running of the organisation which will be an advantage. Support the prescribing pathway when needed in prescribing medication for patients. Provide clinical support (with support of the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director) during the week to non-clinical and junior staff members. Supporting implementation of new clinical services including clinical pathway mapping. Support registrars in conjunction with the deputy medical director, operational and HR teams, including managing queries, feedback and investigations into SEs related to registrars. Support building and scaling processes surrounding the roles and responsibilities covered under this job description. About You: Registrar or GP with a minimum of 3 years experience in your current role GMC registered with a licence to practice Clinical qualifications and background within the NHS Knowledge of standards and DCB0129 and 0160 requirements NHS informatics experience preferred Has attended Safeguarding Level 3 training (both adults and children) (training would be considered for the right candidate) Project Management skills, principles and practices Excellent work ethic and resilient - organised, dedicated and committed to professionalism Highly adaptable, mobile, positive risk-taker who is open to new ideas and able to evaluate risks and constraints Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to identify and understand customer needs and strives to provide the best possible service, focuses on outcomes. Experience in conflict resolution, and able to collaborate with others confidently Knowledge-hungry learner with desire to meet new challenges and assimilate new concepts. Computer literate and interested in working with technology/fast-paced organisations. Intermediate to advanced level of Microsoft Office skills Commercially aware with an ability to understand commercial initiatives and decisions, understands pressures and the demands on others. Confident in influencing and persuading others by ensuring an understanding of stakeholder needs and able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments. Medefer fully complies with the Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities employer, value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Medefer is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who uses the company services or work within the organisation. In this role, youll help us to protect vulnerable people from harm and abuse. We require all team members to follow local safeguarding policies and complete necessary training to maintain a safe, respectful and proactive environment. Background checks are mandatory for successful candidates, and a commitment to safeguarding practices is essential. Medefer contact details are provided for the specific purpose to support potential candidates and are not to be used to market services. The named individual has not consented to unsolicited marketing emails. Direct marketing means the communication, by whatever means, of marketing material which is directed at individuals. Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) apply to unsolicited emails, for which the individual has not provided consent. Medefer takes the privacy of individuals very seriously and failure to abide by this notice will result in action taken.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

Be responsible for ensuring the provision of the Medicines Management service to designated bedded areas, which involves working in clinical areas unsupervised. Maintain the Patients Own Drug (POD) scheme according to Trust Policies. This involves checking the suitability of patients own drugs i.e., Correct instructions on label, expiry date, re-labelling if necessary and gaining patient consent for using their own medication. Initiate supply of non-stock items via One Stop-Dispensing appropriately. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

As a registered childrens nurse the post holder will provide leadership in care to children, young people and their families in theemergency department The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of child and family focused care. To carry out care without direct supervision as part of the Emergency Department team and supervise juniors delivering care. To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.Contribute towards the effective running of the department including patient safe and timely care.

A detailed job description can be found attached. The fellow post is a clinical appointment, but the department has a strong academic record, and development of a research interest will be encouraged. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre. Please contact Dr Daniel E Lumsden for further details of the available posts daniel.lumsden@gstt.nhs.uk.