Total 17 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Tewkesbury, GL20 8SJ

Are you enthusiastic about creating safe and supportive environments? Do you enjoy working closely with teams to make a real impact? If so, we invite you to join Bromford as a Health and Safety Advisor and be part of a team where safety is paramount, supporting colleagues and customers alike.

As our Health and Safety Advisor, you’ll be at the forefront of our commitment to safety primarily across our locality areas of the service delivery focussing on the repair and maintenance of our properties. You’ll work with leaders and colleagues to ensure our health and safety practices and policies are not only met but embedded into our culture - helping our people thrive while achieving Bromford’s business goals.

To succeed in this role you’ll need to have experience in a similar health and safety role, have a solid understanding of current health and safety regulations and be Level 3 NEBOSH certified or equivalent. You’ll be comfortable communicating with others and being able to explain information clearly, and will have experience of designing and delivering effective and engaging training.

A full UK driving license and the willingness to travel across our operational areas is a requirement of the role, as is a basic DBS and consumer check.

Why Bromford?

In 2023 we were awarded a Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council for our Health and Safety Management Framework. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a Certified Great Place to Work organisation that has demonstrated excellence in health and safety management; as our new health safety advisor you’ll be part of a team influencing health and safety standards that keep everyone safe without limiting our growth.

This role is a permanent, full time position. Ideally based from our Tewkesbury office, you will be required to regularly travel to our other offices, and across our whole geography, on a regular basis. Regular home working is available.

The closing date for applications is 18th November 2024. We'll review applications as they come in and may close this advert early, so please apply soon to avoid disappointment. Please refer to the attached job description when applying.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN), you'll have the autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Bank Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN), you'll have the autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Bank Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

This Care Coordinator position is a critical post in the continued success of the award winning TWNS PCNs Health and Wellbeing Team. The team are embedded at the heart of our five practices, building longstanding relationships with our local diverse community and provide lifelong care across this broad geographical community. The team are committed to understanding and responding proactively to the needs of our most vulnerable patients, supporting them to enjoy good health and independence and for as long as possible. This clinical role is an integral part of the PCNs multidisciplinary team, working under the Lead Nurse and alongside our Health and Wellbeing Coaches, to provide an all-encompassing approach to personalised care; promoting and embedding the proactive personalised care approach across the PCN. The role provides a central coordination function for patient care planning: undertaking both face-to-face and telephone appointments with patients, performing routine clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, BP monitoring, and supporting some of our associated patient groups, as required. In addition, the role oversees safeguarding administration, document handling, record management and communication with partner organisations across health and social care. Main Responsibilities 1. Facilitate and ensure the effective delivery of proactive, patient-centred, personalised care for identified cohorts of patients across the breadth of the work of the Health and Wellbeing Team, inclusive of frailty, dementia and cancer. This will involve monitoring progress and reporting outcomes, contributing to patient reviews and care planning within appropriate timeframes. 2. Explain the management of a patients pathway, liaising between services and service users, contacting services using the appropriate procedures/referral mechanisms. 3. Work closely with all relevant care agencies (primary care, secondary care, community services, voluntary services and other relevant service providers) to ensure coordinated delivery of the patients care plan, without requiring a further referral from the GP. 4. Maintain accurate records and statistical returns as determined by the Lead Nurse, including providing patient-related information for entering into SystmOne, within the required timeframe. 5. Adhere to infection prevention control policies 6. Collect data on patients/carers for recognised outcome measure and document for service interpretation. Ensure all patient notes are updated to reflect any changes, including details on plans. 7. Organise and attend relevant meetings when required including supervision, PCN meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings etc, ensuring that any necessary documentation is circulated in advance. 8. Contribute to audits and data collection to aid evaluations of the PCN services will be needed. 9. Advise patients on diet, lifestyle as well as physical and mental wellbeing, along with signposting to local services and funding they may be eligible to access. 10. Be a contact point for the TWNS PCNs practices and establish systems and processes which will ensure a timely and appropriate response to queries from clinicians and other stakeholders.

We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated Registered General Nurses (RGN). This role involves providing high-quality care, ensuring patients receive the best possible medical attention.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering patient care in line with clinical guidelines and standards.
Conducting thorough patient assessments and creating care plans.
Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
Requirements:

Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (Band 5/6).
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, with references.
Right to work in the UK (UK Passport or Share code).
Enhanced DBS clearance.
Up-to-date training certificates relevant to the role.

Why Join Us?

Competitive hourly rates, offering flexibility and excellent earning potential.
Opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.
Gain experience in a dynamic and rewarding healthcare setting.

Job Summary: The Health Care Assistant will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a registered nurse. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: To assist and support all qualified nurses sharing the responsibilities for achieving the following objectives: Provide and maintain the standard of patient care required by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Surgery Policies and Procedures. Use resources efficiently. Contribute towards the establishment of an environment conducive to good patient/staff morale and inter-personal relationships. Play an active role in developing and supporting the nursing team. KEY AREAS: Roles and Responsibilities: Carry out designated tasks as instructed by the Qualified Nurse. Acknowledge the need to demonstrate confidentiality relating to patient information and records. Communicate promptly, effectively and courteously to patients, staff and visitors, recognising the importance of directing enquiries to the Qualified Nurse. After training and assessment of competence the HCA to be able to undertake the following tasks: Recording of Blood Pressure To record height/weight of patients and smoking status To undertake health check screening to an agreed protocol and report any findings accurately to qualified staff Undertake simple dressing of wounds after assessment by qualified nurse Perform ECGs and 24hr ECG Monitoring Take appropriate blood specimens as requested by doctor/nurse Test urine specimens and accurately record results To undertake INR clinics To facilitate Smoking Cessation Clinics Clerical Duties: To assist qualified nurses in organising clinic appointments to send patient letters and accurately record information. To assist in any nursing audits that may take place. Other Duties: To keep all nurses rooms stocked with appropriate stores and keep all cupboards clean and tidy. To keep all trolleys clean and instruments clean. To assist with monitoring of stock levels to ensure effective use of resources. To restock doctors rooms as necessary and keep their procedure trolleys clean and tidy. Communication: To generate and keep accurate and concise clinical records in accordance with NMC guidelines. To be aware of data protection issues particularly within a GP surgery. To liaise effectively with other health professionals both inside and outside the organisation, with regard to accepting and making clinical referrals. Communicate effectively with patients and relatives, considering differences in language, literacy and culture. As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with administration staff at the surgery. It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave. Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly 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, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will 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 Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) 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. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the Practice. This job description attempts to set out the main areas of responsibility of the post holder. It is subject to yearly review and may be varied from time to time in consultation with the post holder in order to ensure the most efficient management of the service to which this job relates.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026). Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Essential Awareness of accountability of own and others roles in a general practice surgery Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of local and national health policy Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of infection prevention and control Good interpersonal and communication skills Passion for high quality patient safety and care Clinical skills wound management, venepuncture, ECG Communication skills, both written and verbal Management of patients with long- term conditions including Asthma, COPD and Diabetes Knowledge of population health issues Knowledge of public health issues in the area Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, minor illness, contraception, travel health Annual long- term conditions reviews, including Asthma, COPD and Diabetes Ability to support patients to change lifestyle Stock management Experience Experience in nurse-led management of long-term conditions Recent primary care nursing experience Qualifications Registered Nurse with relevant nursing/health degree Post graduate education in the management of diabetes, asthma and COPD Skills Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology Proficient in providing patient care and performing clinical procedures Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare team members Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and medication administration Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Salary:Dependant on experience and qualifications Hours:Hours are negotiable,ideal candidate will work 35-37.5 hours over 4-5 days. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

JOB SUMMARY To act as an autonomous practitioner within a busy GP surgery. To actively participate in the development and delivery of consistently high standard of patient care. Treatment Room Experience if possible The post holder will work within a team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses as an autonomous practitioner and be accountable and responsible for the health and well-being of the patient group. The post holder will have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat or determine the most appropriate pathway for the patient Main Responsibilities: To deliver urgent care on the day (face to face consultations) To deliver expert advice to patients and relatives in order to promote health and protect their well-being. Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and critical judgement to make differential diagnosis using decision making and problem solving skills. To provide extended skills in the management of a wide range of minor illness/injuries and ailments. Develop with patient and/or carer ongoing nursing care plan for health, emphasising prevention, utilising the wider health and social care services appropriately. Initiate and interpret tests and investigations as appropriate. Develop and utilise skills in nurse prescribing. Refer to a broad range of professionals across health and social care internally and externally as appropriate. All referrals must be discussed with a GP Act as a patient advocate. Management of Chronic Disease (within area of speciality) Ensure that their practice is current with up to date practice and following current guidelines. Monitoring and development of individual management plan; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals. Recognising abnormalities and acting accordingly. Identifying the impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes as appropriate. Check compliance and the adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic patient-centred approach. To carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Professional Role: Maintain their professional registration Promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research. Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review Maintain own clinical/professional expertise by participating in clinical activities, personal development planning and clinical governance. Keep up to date with current evidence-based practice. Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the practice. Demonstrate leadership Pro-actively promote the role of the NP within the Practice, and externally to key stakeholders and agencies Communication To generate and keep accurate and concise clinical records in accordance with NMC guidelines. To be aware of data protection issues particularly within a GP surgery. To liaise effectively with other health professionals both inside and outside the organisation, with regard to accepting and making clinical referrals. Communicate effectively with patients and relatives, considering differences in language, literacy and culture. As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with administration staff at the surgery. It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave. Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly 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, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will 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 Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) 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.

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the practice to provide patients with holistic nursing care. To run clinics, provide health promotion advice and health screening for all ages. To assist doctors when required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Level 1 RGN (with current up to date registration), Relevant disease management experience Evidence of continuing professional development. Proven communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. KEY AREAS Role and Responsibilities: Share responsibility for ensuring effective inter-practice communication. Identify Personal Training needs and actively partake in life-long learning, including Prep Requirements. Ensure skills are appropriately and effectively used to deliver care which is explicitly evidenced based according to the patients needs. Ensure that resources are used efficiently. Contribute towards the establishment of an environment conducive to good patient/staff morale and inter-personal relationships. Play an active role in developing and supporting the nursing team. Actively participate in educational programmes for the whole Primary Heath Care Team, including medical/nursing students and GP Registrar, in relation to areas of clinical and practice nursing expertise. General Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct and with reference to Practice Guidelines, appropriately referring to GPs and other Health Professionals. Initiate safe and effective pharmacological interventions under current legislation (within scope of practice). Maintain accurate documentation of care and utilisation of I.T. Ensure continuation of own personal and professional development, facilitated by utilisation of clinical supervision networks. Will work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs and effectively manage their own time, workload and resources. To ensure has basic life support training annually. Management of Chronic Disease (within area of speciality) Run chronic disease clinics according to area of post-holders speciality/responsibility ensuring that their practice is current with up to date practice and following current guidelines. Monitoring and development of individual management plan; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals. Recognising abnormalities and acting accordingly. Identifying the impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes as appropriate. Check compliance and the adherence to appropriate treatments using an holistic patient-centred approach. To carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Wound Care and Management Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for routine wounds including trauma. Provide ongoing care and support to aid good wound management in complex situations (i.e. leg ulcer management/removal of sutures/clips) Provide Patient Health Checks and Contraceptive care and Advice Undertake health checks as required by patients/practice guidelines/GMS contract. Obtain appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identify appropriate health promotion issues. Work with individual patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified liaising with other health care professionals as necessary. Undertake smears and provide advice as appropriate following trust guidelines and to undertake annual self-assessment of practice. Assist Drs with coil fits and ensure follow up care for patients. Immunisation (Adult and Child) Ensure knowledge is kept up to date attend yearly immunisations /vaccinations update, including treatment/management of anaphylaxis. Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of PGDs and respond to changes in legislation accordingly. Administer appropriate immunisations in accordance with current guidelines and practice. Work with patients and other professionals with more complex immunisation issues Travel Health Provide patient holistic approach to travel health including administering appropriate injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines. Provide evidence based knowledge to support the team in planning travel health care as appropriate. Use specialist advice/websites as required. Communication To generate and keep accurate and concise clinical records in accordance with NMC guidelines. To be aware of data protection issues particularly within a GP surgery. To liaise effectively with other health professionals both inside and outside the organisation, with regard to accepting and making clinical referrals. Communicate effectively with patients and relatives, considering differences in language, literacy and culture. As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with administration staff at the surgery. It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave. Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly 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, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will 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 Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) 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. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the Practice. Jobholders Signature: Date:.. Line Managers Signature:.. Date:.. Line Managers Name: Position :