Compass Medical Practice - Practice Support Role

Duties and Responsibilities Working with the existing Practice Support Team, there will be shared responsibility for: Undertaking summarising Coding, including prioritising hospital discharges and other practice to action notifications, and liaising with the clinical team. Writing and reviewing risk assessments Work with the clinical team to lead the promotion, monitoring and documentation of performance and quality outcomes targets within the practice (including QOF) Creating letters and templates in EMIS Support the Practice Manager and Service Coordinator in the recruitment and induction of all new reception and administration staff. Contribute to the 6 monthly reviews including the MDTs for patient relocation Work with the Practice Manager to understand the KPI reporting and coordinate any data as required To undertake specific assigned tasks, project support, or development work which may arise during changes to the NHS e.g. NHS App Support the Practice Manager in the reviewing and updating of practice policies and procedures and creating processes. To provide cover for members of the reception team during periods of sickness and annual leave (this may include working until 18.30) Work with the Practice Manager to create review and score the patient risk assessments Complete monthly KPI reports Any other tasks allocated by the management team Work with the Head of Service, the Practice Manager, Service Coordinator and the team, aiming to attain a CQC Outstanding rating for providing an excellent service Maintain professional conduct The role will include undertaking aspects of the job description for all the services under the Complex Lives Business Unit Umbrella The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder. Education And In Service Training Be fully conversant in all the clinical computer systems used within Compass Medical Practice Attend relevant study/induction days, seminars, courses etc, for individual development and for the benefit of the service. Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged. Confidentiality In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be preserved at all times whether at or away from work. FCMS has in place a Whistle-blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns. Data Protection Act, 1998 Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998. Health And Safety at Work Act, 1974 Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements. Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them. Outside Employment/Outside Interests If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice. It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment. Working Time Directive You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements. Harassment And Bullying The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias. Equal Opportunities In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise. Training Each member of staff is required to undertake mandatory training. No Smoking Policy FCMS has a no smoking policy. Disclosure/Criminal Record (DBS) This post will be subject to enhanced disclosure under DBS. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).