Job summary Central Halifax PCN has its daily fresh challenges but also exciting opportunities. Service users have plenty of ups, downs and curveballs and we are looking for someone to help them on this journey. An opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients lives and your career. If you feel you are someone who can utilise clinical expertise and experiences towards developing and enhancing services within our practices and the wider health and social care teams please go ahead and apply Main duties of the job Key responsibilities Clinical Practice Assess and holistically clinically examine patients with both minor and complex needs through history taking, physical examination and appropriate use of investigations to confirm diagnosis. Plan, implement and evaluate an effective management plan for the patient, ensuring safe discharge/referral and/or transfer to an appropriate health care service. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Refer and discharge safely ensuring that safety-netting advice is offered. Triage telephone referrals, calls from external clinicians, patients and others into a range of services appropriately as required. Non-Medical Prescribing If you are employed in a prescribing capacity, you must only prescribe within your scope of practice and comply with the PGPA NMP governance registration processes. You must maintain your knowledge and skills and prescribe within your clinical competencies. The non-medical prescriber is required to comply with organisational NMP governance processes and adhere to local and national prescribing guidance. About us Pennine GP Alliance is a member-led organisation made up of 19 GP practices in Calderdale who form 5 Primary Care Networks (PCNs), collectively serving over 223,000 registered patients. We work extremely closely with general practice but also in partnership with other local healthcare providers with a purpose to ensure viable GP services remain at the heart of local communities, providing sustainable and high-quality patient-focused healthcare. Join our team and experience a workplace that truly values growth, collaboration, and impact. We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is encouraged to listen, learn, and lead. Together were dedicated to delivering better outcomes for GP practices, and ultimately for the people of Calderdale. At our organisation, your professional growth matters we are committed to providing the resources and opportunities you need for continuous development, ensuring you thrive both in your role and your career. We look forward to receiving your application to join our team of over 100 employees. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £47,126 to £53,219 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0468-25-0002 Job locations Spring Hall Group Surgery Spring Hall Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 4JG The Boulevard Medical Practice 116 Savile Park Road Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2ES Kings Cross Practice 199 King Cross Road Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 3LW Job description Job responsibilities Delivering a Quality Service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC/HPC etc. Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Ensure professional revalidation requirements are met. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care deliver through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation. Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities. In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Support and participate in shared learning across the organisation and wider organisation. Understand and apply guidance that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance. Leadership Personal and People Development Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model. Support staff development in order to maximise potential. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are no in the interest of the public and/or users of services. Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant areas of work. Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility. Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards. To attend and be proactively involved in professional meetings. Take the lead/develop a special interest within certain areas to allow the sharing of clinical knowledge and expertise. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the specific client group, mental health and community care delivery. To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these. To maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within the work area. To comply with all relevant organisations policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these. To comply at all times with the PGPAs Information Governance related policies. Staff are required to respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients and PGPA business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff is responsible for ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and fit for the purposes for which it is intended. Job description Job responsibilities Delivering a Quality Service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC/HPC etc. Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Ensure professional revalidation requirements are met. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care deliver through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation. Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities. In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Support and participate in shared learning across the organisation and wider organisation. Understand and apply guidance that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance. Leadership Personal and People Development Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model. Support staff development in order to maximise potential. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are no in the interest of the public and/or users of services. Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant areas of work. Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility. Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards. To attend and be proactively involved in professional meetings. Take the lead/develop a special interest within certain areas to allow the sharing of clinical knowledge and expertise. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the specific client group, mental health and community care delivery. To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these. To maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within the work area. To comply with all relevant organisations policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these. To comply at all times with the PGPAs Information Governance related policies. Staff are required to respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients and PGPA business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff is responsible for ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and fit for the purposes for which it is intended. Person Specification Skills Essential Advanced clinical practice skills and competence. Management and treatment of patients with acute exacerbation of long-term conditions. Management of patients with complex needs. Clinical examination skills and competence. Clinical leadership skills and competence. Communication skills, both written and verbal. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Change management experience and evidence. Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting. Resource management. Personal qualities Essential Highly motivated. Flexibility. Enthusiasm. Team player. Experience Essential Experience of working as a senior clinician. Accountability of own role and other roles in a practitioner-led service. Experience of leading/managing quality improvement. Desirable Experience of leading/managing a team of nurses. Experience of having worked in Primary Care. Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse, paramedic, pharmacist or other AHP with MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or credentialing qualification or equivalent. V300 Non-medical prescriber (gateway dependant) dependant on professional eligibility. Desirable Mentor/teaching qualification. Clinical supervision training and experience. Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside core office hours. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Full UK driving licence. Adaptable and self-motivated. Immunisation Status Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes. Safeguarding level 3 and other mandatory training. Person Specification Skills Essential Advanced clinical practice skills and competence. Management and treatment of patients with acute exacerbation of long-term conditions. Management of patients with complex needs. Clinical examination skills and competence. Clinical leadership skills and competence. Communication skills, both written and verbal. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Change management experience and evidence. Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting. Resource management. Personal qualities Essential Highly motivated. Flexibility. Enthusiasm. Team player. Experience Essential Experience of working as a senior clinician. Accountability of own role and other roles in a practitioner-led service. Experience of leading/managing quality improvement. Desirable Experience of leading/managing a team of nurses. Experience of having worked in Primary Care. Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse, paramedic, pharmacist or other AHP with MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or credentialing qualification or equivalent. V300 Non-medical prescriber (gateway dependant) dependant on professional eligibility. Desirable Mentor/teaching qualification. Clinical supervision training and experience. Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside core office hours. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Full UK driving licence. Adaptable and self-motivated. Immunisation Status Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes. Safeguarding level 3 and other mandatory training. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Pennine GP Alliance Address Spring Hall Group Surgery Spring Hall Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 4JG Employer's website https://penninegpa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)