Job summary
Job Purpose:
Responsible for delivering effective, specialised, high quality healthcare, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently:
Works under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / policies.
Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.
Undertakes training, assessment and facilitation of peers and other staff as required.
To support Registered Practitioners in their duties and contribute to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi - Disciplinary Team.
To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
To undertake rotational work within the department as / if required.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Key Dimensions:
To act as a role model for other staff members.
Contributes to the management of the safe working environment by minimising clinical risk.
Compiles comprehensive records of care delivery as per best practice principles.
Records patient information accurately using Trust software systems or others.
Utilises highly complex, specialist equipment, to provide treatment, where required.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate healthcare, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients.
Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, under indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Utilising a problem solving approach to patient care.
Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others.
Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning.
Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices.
Adhering to Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies.
Adhering to COSHH regulations.
Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others and visitors.
Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor surgical interventions recognising problems and initiating action when required.
Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care
Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.
Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met and implemented.
Day to day direct responsibility for a cohort of patients in set clinics and walk-in patients under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge of the unit
To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment and to participate in department cleaning.
Asymptomatic specimen collection
Asymptomatic History taking including clinical coding of episodes
Cryotherapy for diagnosed genital warts
Administer Hepatitis B vaccination to those patient who have had it previously prescribed
Phlebotomy skills.
Point of Care Testing including Urinalysis / Pregnancy / HIV testing
Observations (temperature, height, weight, Body Mass Index, pulse and blood pressures as necessary)
Assistance in the examination of female/male patient for STI screening and specialist clinics
Managing processing of all specimens including HIV patient samples.
Preparation, reading and interpretation of Grams stained and wet preparation microscopy slides
Support recall of patients and provision of results in association with the Health Advisers.
Support Partner Notification results in association with the Health Advisers.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate healthcare, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients.
Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, under indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Utilising a problem solving approach to patient care.
Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others.
Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning.
Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices.
Adhering to Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies.
Adhering to COSHH regulations.
Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others and visitors.
Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor surgical interventions recognising problems and initiating action when required.
Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care
Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.
Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met and implemented.
Day to day direct responsibility for a cohort of patients in set clinics and walk-in patients under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge of the unit
To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment and to participate in department cleaning.
Asymptomatic specimen collection
Asymptomatic History taking including clinical coding of episodes
Cryotherapy for diagnosed genital warts
Administer Hepatitis B vaccination to those patient who have had it previously prescribed
Phlebotomy skills.
Point of Care Testing including Urinalysis / Pregnancy / HIV testing
Observations (temperature, height, weight, Body Mass Index, pulse and blood pressures as necessary)
Assistance in the examination of female/male patient for STI screening and specialist clinics
Managing processing of all specimens including HIV patient samples.
Preparation, reading and interpretation of Grams stained and wet preparation microscopy slides
Support recall of patients and provision of results in association with the Health Advisers.
Support Partner Notification results in association with the Health Advisers.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience in relevant clinical area
- oProven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development
- oLight Microscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma qualification in a healthcare related subject (Level 3 or Level 4)
- oWilling to undertake Foundation Degree / QCF Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners
- oSTIF Level one competency or willingness undertake and complete within 6 months
Desirable
- oFoundation Degree / QCF L5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oReliable and accountable for own actions
- oEffective communication skills, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- oEffective influencing skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience in relevant clinical area
- oProven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development
- oLight Microscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma qualification in a healthcare related subject (Level 3 or Level 4)
- oWilling to undertake Foundation Degree / QCF Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners
- oSTIF Level one competency or willingness undertake and complete within 6 months
Desirable
- oFoundation Degree / QCF L5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oReliable and accountable for own actions
- oEffective communication skills, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- oEffective influencing skills
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).
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).
