Job summary
Medical Support Workers can play a valuable role, as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team, in providing high quality care for patients. You will undertake a range of essential routine clinical tasks under the supervision of the relevant consultant, GP or GP Nurse Supervisor in charge of the clinical area in which they are employed.
The role is suitable for those who have had medical training but have been out of clinical practice for a significant period and do not wish to take on a doctor role. It is also suitable for those who do not yet have GMC registration, for example, international medical graduates or refugee doctors currently living in the UK.
The Medical Support Worker role will offer individuals the opportunity to demonstrate foundation-level medical training competency.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Support Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals including nursing staff, pharmacists, allied health professionals and medical staff.
You will work in a clinical team under the supervision and delegated authority of the senior doctor. You will work in a direct relationship with a qualified doctor or GP Nurse practitioner or similar supervisor appropriate for the clinical setting.
The post will require you to work flexibly in a shift pattern which fits the service needs.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Support Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professional including nursing staff, pharmacists, allied health professionals and medical staff. You will undertake a range of essential routine tasks under the supervision and delegated authority of the relevant senior doctor in charge of the clinical area in which you are employed. The post will require you to work flexibly in a shift pattern.
We understand that there are many reasons that medical practitioners are not registered to practise medicine in the UK, these can vary from individuals who have relinquished their licence to practice some time ago to doctors who qualified in other countries and who have not yet fulfilled all the requirements for professional licence to practice in the UK. This mayinclude refugee doctors or international medical graduates.
While all such doctors have some medical knowledge, it is imperative for patient safety that they are not mistaken for registered doctors. They must not undertake any procedures or clinical work that may only be done by a registered health care professional.
The Medical Support Worker role will offer individuals the opportunity to demonstrate foundation medical training competency.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Support Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professional including nursing staff, pharmacists, allied health professionals and medical staff. You will undertake a range of essential routine tasks under the supervision and delegated authority of the relevant senior doctor in charge of the clinical area in which you are employed. The post will require you to work flexibly in a shift pattern.
We understand that there are many reasons that medical practitioners are not registered to practise medicine in the UK, these can vary from individuals who have relinquished their licence to practice some time ago to doctors who qualified in other countries and who have not yet fulfilled all the requirements for professional licence to practice in the UK. This mayinclude refugee doctors or international medical graduates.
While all such doctors have some medical knowledge, it is imperative for patient safety that they are not mistaken for registered doctors. They must not undertake any procedures or clinical work that may only be done by a registered health care professional.
The Medical Support Worker role will offer individuals the opportunity to demonstrate foundation medical training competency.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level in medicine
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist subject or previous experience in a registered medical role
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level in medicine
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist subject or previous experience in a registered medical role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
