Vacancies

Albany House Surgery, Worcester are looking for conscientious and approachable GP to join our enthusiastic and dynamic team for a three month period (covering salaried GP leave) for 4-6 clinical sessions per week, negotiable.

To provide a high standard of service in the processing of prescription requests and to act as a focal point of communication between the Clinicians, Receptionists, Practice Staff, Patients and local Pharmacies as well as other health care organisations to ensure patient’s repeat prescriptions are produced within practice protocols. To work across Haresfield surgeries as required to carry out duties with a positive attitude and can-do approach towards problem solving.

The Pharmacist Technician will work alongside the prescription and practice team to assist in maximising safe, cost-effective best practice to improve the quality of patient care. They will play an important role in helping patients to get the best from their medicines through effective medicine reconciliations after discharge. They will also carry out medication reviews and deal with prescription queries and promotion of on-line medication ordering and identifying suitability of electronic repeat prescription services.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Training Hub is delighted to offer a Lead GPN post in the Training Hub. The successful GPN will benefit from training and development opportunities whilst delivering day to day and strategic lead nurse activities to support the practices and PCNs of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

The role will also include engaging with senior Nursing leads at NHSE and across the region, in particular with other Regional Training Hub Lead Nurses. In addition membership of the ICS Nursing and Midwifery Faculty to represent Primary Care.

The role will be a combination of workforce planning, education and representation for General Practice Nursing.

In additional we have Ambassadors from other professions and as a team often work together to promote the multi-professional learning therefore this role is well supported.

* The hours for this role are negotiable and for 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week*

*This is a hybrid position and requires the ability to travel across both counties as required*

Main duties of the job

Work with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Training Hub to shape ongoing development for Nursing teams within Primary Care.

Utilize Midlands GPN scoping report and other local surveys, reports, and intelligence to develop training programs, forums and activities that support nursing teams in practice.

Lead the Training Hub nursing team. Act as an ambassador for Primary Care Nursing.

Deliver training as appropriate to own qualifications and expertise. Join Training Hub Leadership team to share innovation and insight. Work to an academic level 7 ensuring project outputs meet evidenced based standards. Contribute to the growing knowledge base to support all Primary Care Nurses. Share best practice gained through networking and project delivery with NHSE leads and wider partners and the developing 10 year NHS plan.

Support workforce planning discussion and requirements including supporting student placements to encourage pipeline expansion.

About us

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Primary Care Training Hub is hosted by Taurus Healthcare Limited on behalf of NHSE. The Training Hub strategic goals are to embed education, training and development to support growth and retention of a primary care workforce across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our aim is to develop of the teams that deliver care to the people of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, by creating an environment in which excellence can flourish and each individual is supported to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Social Prescriber to join Worcester City Primary Care Network (PCN), a collaboration of 10 practices supporting over 127,000 patients. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by helping them take control of their health and wellbeing.

As a Social Prescriber, you will work closely with patients, families, carers, and community groups to connect individuals with the right support at the right time. From tackling loneliness and poor housing to improving diet, physical activity and access to local services, you will play a vital role in addressing the wider factors that impact health.

You’ll be part of our Wellbeing Services Team and the wider PCN network, building strong partnerships with healthcare colleagues, community organisations and statutory services. Every day will be varied and rewarding, as you co-produce personalised support plans, empower people to build resilience, and reduce health inequalities across Worcester City.

If you are passionate about people, community wellbeing, and want to be part of an innovative, supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Much Birch Surgery has an exciting opening for an experienced HCA to join our team of 3 GPNs and 1 HCA. We strive for excellent clinical and professional support, a healthy work-life balance and a challenging but rewarding career, whatever your area of interest. We pride ourselves on excellent patient care, fantastic teamwork and a willingness to look at new ways of working.

The successful candidate must:

• Be available to work Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, this is due to the existing clinical rota and the availability of clinical rooms.
• Process a NVQ Level 3 or Care Certificate & Demonstrate commitment to professional development.
• Have experience of working in a general practice surgery.

*This role is for 20.5 hours per week*

* Interview dates are to be confirmed*