Recruitment
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However, you can also send your CV in to us in advance of specific vacancies becoming available by emailing team@ddhf.co.uk.
Durham Dales Practices have chosen to federate as Durham Dales Health. The stated intent of the Federation is to work together with GP Medical Practices to provide high quality, cost effective primary healthcare services across the Durham Dales locality.
Salary
£26,424 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
U0041-24-0007
Job locations
Unit 51 Innovation Hse, Longfield Rd
South Church Enterprise Park
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL14 6XB
The closing date is 3rd May 2024
Job summary
Health & Wellbeing Coaches support pts to take proactive steps to improve the way they manage their physical & mental health conditions.They support pts to develop their knowledge, skills & confidence or to build their patient activation;in managing their health & care, to improve their health outcomes & quality of life. Coaching & motivating patients through multiple sessions to identify their needs, set goals, & supporting patients to achieve their personalised health & care plan objectives & providing interventions such as self-management education & peer support.You will manage a caseload of patients, according to the needs, priorities and support required by individuals.
Main duties of the job
Provide 121 & group health coaching support for people with 1 or more long-term conditions,with the aim of: improving peoples levels of activation, empowering people to manage their own health & improve their health outcomes. It is vital that you have a strong awareness & understanding of when it’s appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals, when the needs are beyond the scope of the health & wellbeing coach role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring the patient be referred to an appropriately qualified practitioner.Support network initiatives to improve staff wellbeing, including the Better Health at Work programme.Build & develop strong working relationships with health, social, & third sector providers in the Durham Dales, including GP practices & the local Wellbeing for Life service.Work closely with professionals from a variety of health specialties.
About us
You will be working as part of the Wear Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) team to support the patients of 3 GP practices (North House Surgery, Willington Medical Group,&The Weardale Practice).The PCN is recruiting a number of new roles to support the wellbeing of patients in this mixed urban & rural area, & you will be part of this proactive & expanding team.You will work flexibly, supporting patients through 121 & group sessions delivered in GP practices, patients homes, & via online video consultations.The PCN is committed to training & development of all staff & you will be able to develop your career in line with your personal & professional objectives. They will be proactive with a flexible attitude, keen to work as part of a team & committed to developing themselves in this skilled role & will support colleagues to do the same.Work flexibly, adapting to the needs of the service & client group.
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Salary
£48,539 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0041-24-0006
Job locations
Unit 51 Innovation Hse, Longfield Rd
South Church Enterprise Park
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL14 6XB
The closing date is 3rd May 2024
Job summary
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you will be an experienced nurse/paramedic who, acting within your professional boundaries, will provide care for patients registered at any of the care homes, patients homes and GP practices in the Durham Dales area from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
You will be expected to work across all of the services provided by DDHF.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you will be working across the following services:
- home and care home visits
- long term conditions reviews
- palliative care
- telephone triage
- Extended primary care access services (evenings, weekends, bank holidays)
- Clinical support within practice
- Enhanced health in care homes
About us
12 GP practices across Durham Dales got together, looking for a solution to help them provide the care patients needed, share resources and ideas, & be prepared for the challenges the NHS would face in the future.
The answer they came up with was a formal collaboration between the dozen practices: the Durham Dales Health Federation
DDHFs founding principal is to work together to provide high-quality, cost effective primary healthcare services. DDHF provide a range of services that all GP practices in the area can use to help look after patients.
Our range of staff, include Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Health care coordinators & social prescribing link workers as well as non-clinical, administration support staff.
DDHF are able to offer a range of benefits to their employees; these are as follows;
Enhanced rates during weekends
Mileage claim (45p per mile)
Overtime is available
We currently do not do night shift
Flexible Working
Breakfast sandwiches (vegetarian included) every Friday morning!
NHS pension is carried over
Car lease scheme which is transferable.
We fully support training & development
Clinical supervision bi weekly
Clinical team meeting bi weekly.
Regular 1-2-1 support & appraisals
Bike Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Currys?)
Dress Down Friday
Complimentary refreshments
Free Car Park
Health service discounts
Immunisations offered
Eye tests reimbursed