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Care Navigator/Receptionist
The Fairfield Practice
The Fairfield Practice is a well-established 4 Partner training practice located in Charlton, South East London, with a list size of 12,500 patients. An ambitious, positive, outward looking and forward-thinking practice dating back to the 1960s, the practice has a strong value of providing high quality, patient centred care to the local community. The 4 Partners work with a team of 3 Salaried GPs and a number of trainee GPs. A very effective and experienced nursing team includes 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants. Members of the Blackheath and Charlton Primary Care Network, they are also supported by a team of Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Mental Health Workers and Care Coordinators.
The practice is looking to recruit a polite and organised Care Navigator/Receptionist to join their friendly team and be the first point of contact for patients. With a compassionate and patient-focused attitude, the successful candidate will work alongside colleagues to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient service delivery. Duties will include greeting and welcoming patients, managing appointment bookings, answering phone calls, responding to inquiries, and providing information about the practice’s services. In addition, the post holder will assist with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry and handling correspondence, maintaining patient records and ensuring confidentiality.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure, as are strong IT skills. Experience of working in a GP practice or similar medical environment is desirable, as is a working knowledge of the EMIS clinical system and Docman. This is a part-time position working 20 hours over 3-4 days per week (negotiable), which will include a late shift until 6.30pm-7.00pm on a Thursday. Candidates must be flexible with their working hours to cover colleagues absences, annual leave etc. The practice is offering a competitive starting salary of £12.70 per hour, which will be increased on satisfactory completion of probation, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative work environment.
If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service and would like to be part of a dedicated healthcare team, the practice would like to hear from you. Further information and details on how to apply can be found on the NHS Jobs website using the link below.
Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 2nd December 2024.
New Job Listing
Reception and Office Supervisor
Manor Brook Medical Centre
Manor Brook Medical Centre is a busy 12,500 patient training practice located in Kidbrooke in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. They are actively involved with Primary Care in the borough, with clinicians working within the local PCN, LMC, training, appraisals and the local health federation. They’re a welcoming and sociable bunch, with a philosophy of providing high standards of patient-centred medical care.
The practice is looking to recruit a skilled and motivated supervisor to lead reception services and any associated practice administration. This is a permanent contract working between 30 and full-time hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role is practice based and does not allow working from home. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the entire reception team and its associated functions, in accordance with practice agreed procedures, protocols and time-scales. Other duties will include overseeing all administrative tasks assigned to reception, delegating and monitoring of clerical workloads on a daily basis, and dealing with more complex enquiries from patients including informal complaints relating to reception functions. Working closely with the Practice Manager, the post holder will ensure that adequate staffing levels are met, organising rotas and cover for both clinical and non-clinical staff members, as required. They will also be responsible for overseeing the induction of new, locum or temporary staff at the point of their arrival. They will promote a harmonious and professional atmosphere amongst colleagues and provide regular evaluations of both individuals and team performance.
Candidates will need to display strong leadership skills and team building capabilities, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office software and rota scheduling systems. The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential, as is the ability to handle multiple tasks. With a strong belief in providing the very highest standards of customer care, patient engagement and liaison will be at the forefront of this role, including the support and promotion of the practice’s Patient Participation Group, patient awareness events and on-line access options. Experience of working in a GP practice or a similar medical environment is preferred.
If you would like to apply for this position, further information can be found on the NHS Jobs website via the link below.
Salaried GP
Eltham Palace Surgery
Eltham Palace Surgery is a well-established GP practice situated within the Eltham Community Hospital, with a list size of 8,000 patients.
They are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Salaried GP to join their forward thinking practice. Working across a varied patient demographic, and with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of patient care are met, the successful candidate will be supported by an experienced multi-disciplinary clinical team consisting of 2 GP Partners, sessional GPs, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists and a highly committed reception/admin team.
This role is offered on a 4-6 session basis with a competitive salary of between £10,000 - £11,500 per session (depending on experience). The practice are keen to support and promote areas of specialist interest and are willing to offer a flexible working plan. In addition, they offer 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave (pro rata per year), free on-site parking, protected time for practice clinical meetings, quarterly protected learning time events provided through the PCN and Greenwich Health, and a PCN lead home visiting team.
So, if you are a motivated GP, who is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to patients and would like to join the team at Eltham Palace Surgery, please follow the link below to the NHS Jobs website. Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 20th December 2024.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Plumstead Health Centre
A friendly, well-established, purpose-built practice located just 10 minutes’ walk from Plumstead Station in South East London, Plumstead Health Centre offers a supportive environment with an ethos to provide a high standard of care to its 16,035 patients. The practice also has a branch surgery located nearby on Garland Road and forms part of Greenwich’s Unity PCN.
They are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their established team and be part of an organisation that really likes to make a difference. Working 6-8 sessions per week the post holder will complement the existing clinical team of 4 GP Partners, 2 Locum GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Community Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, MSK Specialist, Practice Nurses, Social Prescriber, Podiatrist, Nurse Associate and Physician Associate.
An experienced nurse, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care across a variety of health needs in a primary care setting. Working independently and collaboratively with colleagues, the post holder will carry out any associated clinical and administrative duties required to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide nurse leadership as required. Shared network cover of enhanced access services also forms part of the role with additional pay or time in lieu offered. Flexible working hours will be considered and the salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience.
For applications and further information, please follow the link below to the NHS Jobs website. Any additional questions relating to the role itself should be directed to Michele Leadsham, Practice Manager at: michele.leadsham1@nhs.net. Please note the closing date for applications is Saturday 30th November 2024.
Salaried GP
Glyndon PMS
Glyndon Medical Centre is a well-established PMS practice operating over two sites in Woolwich and Plumstead, with a list size of 7,000+ patients.
A 2 Partner practice, they are a friendly bunch whose multidisciplinary team comprises a Salaried GP, 2 Practices Nurses, Clinical Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Social Prescriber, Mental Health Nurse and Podiatrist, who are very well supported by an experienced administrative team. They form part of Greenwich’s Unity PCN working collaboratively with colleagues from All Saints Medical Centre, Mostafa PMS and Plumstead Health Centre.
They are looking to recruit a Salaried GP into their workforce with immediate effect and are offering 4-6 sessions per week, with a competitive starting salary of between £10,000 - £11,500 per session (pro rata and negotiable subject to skills and experience), 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week’s study leave pro rata per year. They use EMIS Web, Docman and the eConsult digital triage and online consultation platform. For further enquiries or an informal chat and visit to their very friendly and well-run practice, please contact: Dr Patel at bhaveshpatel@nhs.net or by calling 07931 565145 / 07956 435626.
Applications can also be made via the NHS Jobs website by accessing the following link. Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 21st October 2024.
Practice Nurse
Everest Health Partnership
Everest Health Partnership is a growing, evolving, busy South East London training practice with a population of just under 20,000 patients. Operating and delivering their service across three sites, they are planning to expand their existing friendly and supportive nursing team and are looking to recruit a competent Practice Nurse. The post holder will be expected to work across all three sites, so driving and owning a car, along with holding the appropriate UK driving licence is preferred.
A highly organised practice, their large multidisciplinary team includes GP Partners, Salaried and Trainee GPs, an Advanced Practitioner, Physician Associate, Pharmacists, Physios, a Mental Health Worker, Dietician, Practice Nurses and Phlebotomy/Health Care Assistants. They are supported by a large reception and admin team.
The successful candidate must have previous experience of practice nursing and demonstrate an understanding of general practice. Ideally they will be suitably qualified and be able to demonstrate competencies in areas of long-term conditions management, childhood and baby immunisations, vaccinations, travel, wound care and cervical screening.
Hours are negotiable and salary is dependent on skills and experience. Support with access to ongoing role relevant training will be considered.
For applications and further information relating to this role, please follow the link below to the Indeed website.
Salaried GP
Plumstead Health Centre
A friendly, well-established practice located in Plumstead, South East London, Plumstead Health Centre offers a supportive environment with an ethos to provide a high standard of patient care.
They are looking to recruit a Salaried GP for 6-8 sessions per week to complement their existing clinical team, which is comprised of 4 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Community Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, MSK Specialist, Practice Nurses, Mental Health Nurse, Social Prescriber, Dietician, Nurse Associate and Physician Associate.
Main duties of the role
As a Salaried GP, the successful candidate will manage their own caseload. Dealing with a wide variety of health needs in a primary care setting, they will work individually and as part of a team to ensure a high standard of care for all registered patients is met, as they carry out the associated clinical and administrative duties.
Overview
We seek to preserve the best practice, with a willingness to adapt and modernise to ensure a continuing high standard of care is given to patients, whilst operating in a sustainable work environment.
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PMS practice with a list size of 16,035
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Purpose built main surgery in Plumstead Health Centre and branch surgery at Garland Road
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EMIS Web across both sites
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Potential input at local Community Hospital
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Shared network cover of enhanced access; additional pay or time in lieu offered
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Part of Greenwich PCN
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Regular in-house clinical meetings
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Salary negotiable.
For further details please email: michele.leadsham1@nhs.net
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