Medical Illustration Support Worker Higher Level (XR03)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Medical Illustration Support Worker (Higher Level)

Reports To: Clinical Photographer

Band: Band 3

Unit / Department: Medical Illustration

Location: Across sites

AfC Job No: 1787b

2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in support of Clinical Photographers and Ophthalmic Imaging Staff (Healthcare scientists). The jobholder will be expected to work without supervision.

The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.

The jobholder will work within Medical Illustration which is delivered across Leeds at the acute hospital sites and community locations, including non-LTHT sites.

4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Maintain high standards of care

Undertake a range of ophthalmic imaging procedures including V/As, pupillary dilation, IOPs, field tests and retinal plus corneal imaging, including OCT, tomography, widefield imaging and specular microscopy.

Provide routine information to patients, communicating to patients the importance of attending appointments. E.g where a patient has a strong perception there is nothing wrong with their eyes because the vision test shows a good result, but the imaging may show a problem.

Receive information from patients and update EPR systems accordingly

Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents, complaints

A frequent requirement of handling and positioning of patients in a wheelchair, including toileting patients.

Understand the need to maintain and respect patient confidentiality

Participate in in-service training

Participate in mandatory training annually

Participate in annual performance appraisal

Undertake duties on different sites as required by service demands

Support team members with appropriate clinical activities

Assist in the welcome and reception of patients into the clinical area

Undertake visual acuity tests, intra-occular pressures and instil eye drops.

Update information systems e.g. JMS PAS MIM PPM+

Undertake the administration work supporting the care pathways within the service

Following training and assessment, undertake agreed Medical Illustration and Ophthalmic Imaging activities, will undertake routine clinical photography / ophthalmic imaging which requires a high degree of accuracy in positioning images.

Working overtime, sometimes at short notice, to provide cover

Develop good working relationship

Participate in appropriate and relevant communications networks

Ensure the maintenance of good relationships, communications and teamwork with all disciplines within the ward / department

Managerial

Will be expected to supervise and train other clinical support staff.

5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Respect the contribution of all members within the team and the importance of working together to give patient care.

Commitment to contributing to a quality service in an efficient and effective manner.

Commitment to ensuring each person is entitled to respect, dignity, equal and human rights.

Recognises the importance of confidentiality.

7. INFECTION CONTROL

The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.

8. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT

All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system

9. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

10. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.

11. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Clinical Staff

Allied Health Professions

Facilities staff

Medical Staff

12. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

i) PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs.

Moving & Handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis:

- Patients 10-120kg (with lifting aids)

- Equipment medical equipment (weight 1-20kg)

ii) MENTAL EFFORT:

Frequent mental effort/concentration required in relation to responding to and meeting patients needs (e.g. for 7.5 hour shift)

Direction by registered practitioner. Works without direct supervision

May be expected to lead/direct the work of band 2 staff

Verbal and written communication skills required

iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances is rare

iv) WORKING CONDITIONS:

Temperature should be controlled, but may experience hot or cold work environment

Smells dealing with body fluids

Violence & Aggression may experience violence and aggression from patients and/or relatives/carers

Infection Control exposure to patients with infections

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent health care related qualification or equivalent experience or in the absence of this

Desirable

• Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care.
• Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
• Insight into roles responsibilities of post.
• Basic IT skills.Have the Knowledge and Understanding of the following:
• Principles of infection control
• Customer relations
• Maintaining a safe environment

Desirable

• Significant experience of working within ophthalmic imaging or Medical Illustration

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
• Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits.

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Caring and motivated Compassionate Courageous Reliable and trustworthy Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic Willingness to learn and develop their role
• Good interpersonal skills Team working. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)