Job summary
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts Medical Illustration Service is looking
to appoint a full time permanent, Medical Illustration (higher level) Support
Worker to become part of our team working within Medical Illustration.
Within
Medical Illustration we provide a range of photography, design, video,
illustration, ophthalmic imaging and services to the Trust as well as to
external clients.
In
order to apply for this post it is essential that you have already attained
all of the essential criteria in the person specification including:
Level 3 or equivalent health care
related qualification or equivalent
experience
Significant experience of working
within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care, and:
Utilisation of planning and
organisational skills
Insight into roles responsibilities
of post
Knowledge and Understanding of the
following:
Principles
of infection control
Customer
relations
Maintaining
a safe environment
Emergency
procedures and:
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.
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will work within Medical Illustration which is delivered across
Leeds at the acute hospital sites and community locations, including non-LTHT
sites.
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
Undertake
visual acuity tests, intra-occular pressures and instil eye drops.
Undertake
the administration work supporting the care pathways within the service
About us
Medical
Illustration covers Photography, Video, Design, Patient Information,
Ophthalmic Imaging and Virtual Clinics and is part of the Leeds Teaching
Hospital's NHS Trust.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital
trusts in the UK.
The
Trust has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs more than 21,000 staff. Last
year, we treated more than 1.7 million patients.
Our
care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five sites,
and they are all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist and
integrated care.
We
play an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and
dental students, and we are a centre for world-class research, innovation and
pioneering new treatments.
Leeds
Dental Instituteds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
WEST
YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
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.
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
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.
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.
COMMUNICATION
& WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Clinical Staff
Allied Health Professions
Facilities staff
Medical Staff
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
WEST
YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
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.
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
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.
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.
COMMUNICATION
& WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Clinical Staff
Allied Health Professions
Facilities staff
Medical Staff
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
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated, reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Other Criteria
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
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 obtain within 1 year
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.
- Basic IT skills
- Have the knowledge and understanding of, principles of infection control, customer relations, maintaining a safe environment, emergency procedures
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Desirable
- Significant experience of working within ophthalmic imaging or Medical Illustration
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated, reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Other Criteria
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
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 obtain within 1 year
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.
- Basic IT skills
- Have the knowledge and understanding of, principles of infection control, customer relations, maintaining a safe environment, emergency procedures
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Desirable
- Significant experience of working within ophthalmic imaging or Medical Illustration
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.