Job summary
The post holder will be assisting registered staff with procedures where appropriate ensuring strict surgical asepsis is maintained, all equipment is available and fully functional as well as providing support to services users undergoing clinical interventions.
Furthermore the post holder will maintain clinical stock levels ensuring the correct equipment is available to fulfil all the team's duties, including for training and education purposes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a specialist nursing team providing expert patient care within the Trust. They will work towards improving communication with teams across BSUH by supporting clinical staff in referral of appropriate patients to the OPAT service, further they will work closely with flow co-ordinators across the trust improving the quality of referral & assessment paperwork for this group of patients.
Assisting with clinical procedures
Maintaining stock levels
Assisting with OPAT patient data collection
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
- To become familiar with computerised OPAT patient management systems integral to the running of the service
- Build a working relationship with relevant teams across the trust specifically in areas identified to require support with assessment referral process
- Accurate and safe record keeping across all platforms used by the team
- Updating of database in which all relevant teaching/ support is logged
Audit and Research
- To be involved in the development of audit tools and the collection, analysis, publication and dissemination of audit data/results in conjunction with any relevant teams to evaluate IV Team & OPAT service using the appropriate IT equipment.
Communication
- Distribution of written and verbal communications accurately and in accordance to The Trusts policies
- Communicating and co-operating with wards, departments and clinical services giving accurate information as required
- Advise staff about IV Team and OPAT service
Management
- To be able to prioritise own work load and work unsupervised to meet agreed deadlines
- Maintaining and monitoring a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Policies
- Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively
- Work collaboratively to produce and implement policies and standard operating procedures for IV Therapy and OPAT, liaising with staff and working closely and effectively with them
- Committed to achieving corporate objectives of the Trus
Personal and Professional Development
- Be personally accountable for their practice and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence
- Be aware of and adhere to the Trusts policies
- To attend all BSUH mandatory and statutory study days
- To maintain high standards of personal appearance
- To maintain own professional development by attending study days, conferences and training programmes to maintain an expert level of skill and knowledge
Other Role-Specific Duties
- Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of the service require
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
- To become familiar with computerised OPAT patient management systems integral to the running of the service
- Build a working relationship with relevant teams across the trust specifically in areas identified to require support with assessment referral process
- Accurate and safe record keeping across all platforms used by the team
- Updating of database in which all relevant teaching/ support is logged
Audit and Research
- To be involved in the development of audit tools and the collection, analysis, publication and dissemination of audit data/results in conjunction with any relevant teams to evaluate IV Team & OPAT service using the appropriate IT equipment.
Communication
- Distribution of written and verbal communications accurately and in accordance to The Trusts policies
- Communicating and co-operating with wards, departments and clinical services giving accurate information as required
- Advise staff about IV Team and OPAT service
Management
- To be able to prioritise own work load and work unsupervised to meet agreed deadlines
- Maintaining and monitoring a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Policies
- Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively
- Work collaboratively to produce and implement policies and standard operating procedures for IV Therapy and OPAT, liaising with staff and working closely and effectively with them
- Committed to achieving corporate objectives of the Trus
Personal and Professional Development
- Be personally accountable for their practice and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence
- Be aware of and adhere to the Trusts policies
- To attend all BSUH mandatory and statutory study days
- To maintain high standards of personal appearance
- To maintain own professional development by attending study days, conferences and training programmes to maintain an expert level of skill and knowledge
Other Role-Specific Duties
- Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of the service require
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation
Person Specification
Maths & English GCSE or equivalent
Essential
- Maths & English pass at GCSE level
Desirable
Enthuaism for modern healthcare
Essential
- Maths & English pass at GCSE level
Desirable
Person Specification
Maths & English GCSE or equivalent
Essential
- Maths & English pass at GCSE level
Desirable
Enthuaism for modern healthcare
Essential
- Maths & English pass at GCSE level
Desirable
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.
