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.
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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
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.
