Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual to join our Epilepsy Team. This role will be primarily based at our Great Horton surgery but will require travel to our other sites and various locations across Bradford/Airedale. We are a caring and committed team whose aim is to improve the health of our community by delivering high quality patient care, whilst maintaining a fulfilling working environment for all and are dedicated to maintaining our investors in people accreditation. At the Ridge, we have a well ingrained way of working and strong culture of teamwork to make sure that we deliver the very best care for our patients at all times. This is evident in the way in which everyone works and acts daily and the way we run the practice and make decisions about the services we offer and run now and into the future. The practice is committed to sustainable working and places high regard to our local and wider environment. We are participating in the Green Impact Scheme and are actively looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint. As a disability confident employer, we have a commitment to Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive/accessible Communicating/promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting existing employees who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work Main duties of the job The primary focus of the role is to provide high quality support to people with epilepsy so that they may reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be required to work 16 hours per week. Sound interesting? Apply now by copy and pasting this link into your browser: https://theridgemedicalpractice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?vc8e61e64-e4b7-4a1e-8480-5f072dd861d8 About us Whats in it for you? Excellent annual leave entitlement which grows with service (NHS continuous service is recognised). Opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme. Access to employee assistance programme 24/7 365 days a year. NHS staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Access to an onsite mental health first aider Onsite gym equipment available for staff use Onsite parking Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0451-24-0016 Job locations The Ridge Medical Centre Cousen Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 3JX Job description Job responsibilities Supporting patients in the community epilepsy service. Communicate care needs with patient, family members and relevant professionals. Liaise with primary & secondary care teams as needed. Participate in regular team meetings with the GPs with extended role in epilepsy and secondary care consultant. Actively participate in peer support network with epilepsy nurse specialists. Sign posting & supporting patients, families & clinicians where appropriate. Offer high quality care to patients with epilepsy. Enable MDT approach to care of patients with epilepsy. Facilitate an efficient & accessible service for epilepsy patients. The job description should not be regarded as exhaustive. You are required to carry out all duties and obligations of which you have been advised, and to comply with any rules, instructions, directions, policies, protocols and procedures as may from time to time relate to your employment. Safeguarding GP practices play an important role in safeguarding adults, children and young people from abuse and neglect. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people and are reminded of your obligations under the practices safeguarding policies, which can be access via the practice HR system - PeopleHR. Job description Job responsibilities Supporting patients in the community epilepsy service. Communicate care needs with patient, family members and relevant professionals. Liaise with primary & secondary care teams as needed. Participate in regular team meetings with the GPs with extended role in epilepsy and secondary care consultant. Actively participate in peer support network with epilepsy nurse specialists. Sign posting & supporting patients, families & clinicians where appropriate. Offer high quality care to patients with epilepsy. Enable MDT approach to care of patients with epilepsy. Facilitate an efficient & accessible service for epilepsy patients. The job description should not be regarded as exhaustive. You are required to carry out all duties and obligations of which you have been advised, and to comply with any rules, instructions, directions, policies, protocols and procedures as may from time to time relate to your employment. Safeguarding GP practices play an important role in safeguarding adults, children and young people from abuse and neglect. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people and are reminded of your obligations under the practices safeguarding policies, which can be access via the practice HR system - PeopleHR. Person Specification Aptitude, Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to multitask. Good organisation skills/ability to manage time effectively. Attention to detail. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Strong computer skills. Ability to build rapport swiftly. Ability to work in a team. Self-motivated. Access to a car for work purposes and hold a full UK driving licence. Desirable Motivational Interviewing Skills Personal Attibutes Essential Friendly Open Caring Innovative For the team Qualifications Essential GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 in English Language and MAthematics Disposition Essential Positive attitude Reliable Experience Essential Experience working in an office environment Desirable Experience of Microsoft packages - Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook. Experience working with people with epilepsy as either a carer, worker or volunteer. Person Specification Aptitude, Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to multitask. Good organisation skills/ability to manage time effectively. Attention to detail. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Strong computer skills. Ability to build rapport swiftly. Ability to work in a team. Self-motivated. Access to a car for work purposes and hold a full UK driving licence. Desirable Motivational Interviewing Skills Personal Attibutes Essential Friendly Open Caring Innovative For the team Qualifications Essential GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 in English Language and MAthematics Disposition Essential Positive attitude Reliable Experience Essential Experience working in an office environment Desirable Experience of Microsoft packages - Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook. Experience working with people with epilepsy as either a carer, worker or volunteer. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name The Ridge Medical Practice Address The Ridge Medical Centre Cousen Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 3JX Employer's website http://www.theridgemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)