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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Do you have an interest in supporting patients in their own home? Do you have an interest in preventing hospital admissions? Do you have an interest in End of Life care? If the answer is Yes, then we may have the role for you. The successful candidates will have good knowledge of Community Services and be confident lone working covering the Northern locality. You will be required to deliver a high standard of care and in return you will join a friendly and dynamic team responding to urgent situations and enabling people to stay in their own homes. Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week. Our team works across North Devon between the hours of 16:00 to 08:00. We provide an evening service, 16:00 to 23:00 or 16:00 to 01:00 and a night service, hours 22:00 to 08:00 which includes weekend and bank holidays. You will require a driving licence, pool cars provided. Interview Date: Wednesday 13th November 2024 For further information please contact: Emily Gratton, Urgent Care Nursing Team Manager on 07901 65124, Emily.gratton@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

The duties of the post are to provide a full range of general medical services as contained within the National Health Services (Primary Care) Act 1997, which will include domiciliary visits as deemed appropriate. The post holder is expected to support the partners of Whitchurch Village Practice providing all services outlined in the GMS Core Contract and in the aims and objectives of the Practice. The post holder is expected to inform the Practice of any previous or new convictions or referrals to the GMC should they occur. The post holder is expected to support and input into the aims of the practice in areas of clinical governance, good practice, quality outcomes framework, enhanced services, practice audit, referral review and any other improvement plans as determined by the practice. Your performance in each area will be monitored and referrals may be re-routed if appropriate. The post holder is encouraged to utilise and develop any skills for the improvement of services to patients, such as minor operations, child health surveillance, family planning training etc, if approved by the Health Board. This will be subject to presentation of the appropriate certificates and update of relevant courses. The post holder is expected to maintain and keep timely good standards of computerised clinical records at all times. Full involvement in any practice training and ongoing requirements of our status as a paperless practice is expected. The post holder is expected to maintain and keep good standards of paperwork

Ensure that patients’ and visitors’ enquiries are handled courteously, efficiently and confidentially Answer incoming calls in a friendly, polite and professional manner. Consider the request, taking appropriate action or redirecting to other personnel as appropriate. Take telephone messages, appointments details and home visit requests accurately and efficiently and enter details on to computer system as appropriate Signpost patients to the most appropriate service, seeking advice if this is not clear. Alert doctors to urgent concerns or outstanding telephone calls or visits, as appropriate Relay test results to patients Ensure that outstanding matters and information are handed over to colleagues at shift change Check prescription requests and ensure they are directed to the requested collection point Print off repeat prescriptions from computer as necessary Handle patients’ positive and negative feedback initially, seeking advice from or referring to Patient Services Supervisor or Assistant Practice Manager as appropriate Check own nhs.net email account frequently during shift and ensure that all messages are responded to and actioned promptly and as appropriate Check practice generic and reception nhs.net email accounts frequently during shift and ensure that all messages are responded to and actioned promptly and as appropriate Send, receive and record facsimile messages Be conversant and deal with procedure for new patients wishing to register with the practice Be conversant with online Patient Services and Care Navigation and record outcomes as appropriate Be responsible for security of the building if last person leaving Be conversant with Panic Alarm system and act upon this if necessary Attend and participate in team, staff meetings and other meetings as required Be fully conversant with patient services procedures and developments Ensure that filing, record keeping and distribution of documents and mail are undertaken efficiently and promptly. Assist with sending out of patient recall letters and other similar correspondence Ensure that patient services area, waiting room, consulting rooms, meeting rooms and outside areas in the immediate vicinity of the practice are clean and tidy, and that there is an adequate supply of stationery and other routine items available. Ensure that noticeboards are kept up to date and that appropriate literature is displayed. Arrange refreshments for doctors meetings and ensure that adequate supplies are available. Ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy. Arrange for photocopier and other equipment repairs to be carried out as soon as possible Contribute to a safe working environment Assist with mentoring/training new staff, as directed by Patient Services Supervisor or Assistant Practice Manager Any other ad hoc duties as required

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert. If you have any questions please contact Tracy Coulstock - Estates Property & Premises Manager.

Some of the key responsibilities will involve: Driving patients with varying health and mobility needs to and from hospital/Clinic appointments Assist, move and handle patients, who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound, using appropriate equipment where necessary e.g. carrying patients up the stairs using a carry chair, moving immobile patients in and out of bed, on stretchers, wheelchairs into and out of the vehicle and homes Ensure safety and patient welfare at all times and providing reassurance, comfort and support when needed Assist patients when entering and leaving their homes Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment Liaise with our central control team to ensure the timeline pick up and drop off of patients Undertake patient and vehicle risk assessments, and completion of reports or documentation

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: TBC

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Please see the job description for full details The successful candidate will have previous experience in administration and project work, demonstrate good time management, a high level of competency in using Microsoft Office packages, and the ability to work under pressure with demanding deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required and the post holder will have the ability to liaise with staff, patients, and the public at all levels across the system and work effectively as part of a team. You will be a confident, innovative, and motivated individual, committed to equality and inclusion and able to demonstrate initiative in planning your own workload as well as supporting the wider team.

Ensure that patients’ and visitors’ enquiries are handled courteously, efficiently and confidentially Answer incoming calls in a friendly, polite and professional manner. Consider the request, taking appropriate action or redirecting to other personnel as appropriate. Take telephone messages, appointments details and home visit requests accurately and efficiently and enter details on to computer system as appropriate Signpost patients to the most appropriate service, seeking advice if this is not clear. Alert doctors to urgent concerns or outstanding telephone calls or visits, as appropriate Relay test results to patients Ensure that outstanding matters and information are handed over to colleagues at shift change Check prescription requests and ensure they are directed to the requested collection point Print off repeat prescriptions from computer as necessary Handle patients’ positive and negative feedback initially, seeking advice from or referring to Patient Services Supervisor or Assistant Practice Manager as appropriate Check own nhs.net email account frequently during shift and ensure that all messages are responded to and actioned promptly and as appropriate Check practice generic and reception nhs.net email accounts frequently during shift and ensure that all messages are responded to and actioned promptly and as appropriate Send, receive and record facsimile messages Be conversant and deal with procedure for new patients wishing to register with the practice Be conversant with online Patient Services and Care Navigation and record outcomes as appropriate Be responsible for security of the building if last person leaving Be conversant with Panic Alarm system and act upon this if necessary Attend and participate in team, staff meetings and other meetings as required Be fully conversant with patient services procedures and developments Ensure that filing, record keeping and distribution of documents and mail are undertaken efficiently and promptly. Assist with sending out of patient recall letters and other similar correspondence Ensure that patient services area, waiting room, consulting rooms, meeting rooms and outside areas in the immediate vicinity of the practice are clean and tidy, and that there is an adequate supply of stationery and other routine items available. Ensure that noticeboards are kept up to date and that appropriate literature is displayed. Arrange refreshments for doctors meetings and ensure that adequate supplies are available. Ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy. Arrange for photocopier and other equipment repairs to be carried out as soon as possible Contribute to a safe working environment Assist with mentoring/training new staff, as directed by Patient Services Supervisor or Assistant Practice Manager Any other ad hoc duties as required

Some of the key responsibilities will involve: Driving patients with varying health and mobility needs to and from hospital/Clinic appointments Assist, move and handle patients, who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound, using appropriate equipment where necessary e.g. carrying patients up the stairs using a carry chair, moving immobile patients in and out of bed, on stretchers, wheelchairs into and out of the vehicle and homes Ensure safety and patient welfare at all times and providing reassurance, comfort and support when needed Assist patients when entering and leaving their homes Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment Liaise with our central control team to ensure the timeline pick up and drop off of patients Undertake patient and vehicle risk assessments, and completion of reports or documentation

Some of the key responsibilities will involve: Driving patients with varying health and mobility needs to and from hospital/Clinic appointments Assist, move and handle patients, who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound, using appropriate equipment where necessary e.g. carrying patients up the stairs using a carry chair, moving immobile patients in and out of bed, on stretchers, wheelchairs into and out of the vehicle and homes Ensure safety and patient welfare at all times and providing reassurance, comfort and support when needed Assist patients when entering and leaving their homes Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment Liaise with our central control team to ensure the timeline pick up and drop off of patients Undertake patient and vehicle risk assessments, and completion of reports or documentation

Some of the key responsibilities will involve: Driving patients with varying health and mobility needs to and from hospital/Clinic appointments Assist, move and handle patients, who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound, using appropriate equipment where necessary e.g. carrying patients up the stairs using a carry chair, moving immobile patients in and out of bed, on stretchers, wheelchairs into and out of the vehicle and homes Ensure safety and patient welfare at all times and providing reassurance, comfort and support when needed Assist patients when entering and leaving their homes Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment Liaise with our central control team to ensure the timeline pick up and drop off of patients Undertake patient and vehicle risk assessments, and completion of reports or documentation

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. Interview Date: To be confirmed

Some of the key responsibilities will involve: Driving patients with varying health and mobility needs to and from hospital/Clinic appointments Assist, move and handle patients, who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound, using appropriate equipment where necessary e.g. carrying patients up the stairs using a carry chair, moving immobile patients in and out of bed, on stretchers, wheelchairs into and out of the vehicle and homes Ensure safety and patient welfare at all times and providing reassurance, comfort and support when needed Assist patients when entering and leaving their homes Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment Liaise with our central control team to ensure the timeline pick up and drop off of patients Undertake patient and vehicle risk assessments, and completion of reports or documentation