Band 4 PARRT Course Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. PRofessional and Personal development

1.1 Communicate professionally and sensitively both verbally and in writing in line with the Trusts World Class Care Values

1.2 Attend mandatory training required for administrative staff as outlined in the Trust Mandatory Training Framework and any training where updating of skills/knowledge is required.

1.3 Be proficient in the use of all electronic systems in relation to patient data and undertake training as required if new technology/electronic systems are introduced, to ensure competencies are maintained and efficiencies of the administrative processes maximised.

1.4 Participate in yearly staff appraisal, identifying professional development objectives and learning requirements.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Infection Control

Infection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.

It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trusts policies and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.

To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.

To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.

To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified or escalate as necessary.

To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorates Governance structures.

To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.

Health and Safety at Work

The post holder is required to:

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.

Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Confidentiality & Data Protection

The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.

If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.

You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act 1998. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary.)

Conflict of Interest

The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trusts policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

Vulnerable Groups

To carry out responsibilities in such a away as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults and to promote their welfare in accordance with the Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2006) and No Secrets guidance (DH 2000).

To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the trusts child protection policies.

Smoke Free

The Trust implements a Smoke Free policy that applies to all staff. Staff are not allowed to smoke while wearing a recognisable Trust uniform or visible trust identification badge, and not allowed to smoke anywhere on hospital grounds. Staff are not allowed to take additional breaks in order to smoke. They may smoke during designated breaks but only out of uniform and off site. Staff contravening this policy may be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Standards of dress

All staff are expected to abide by the Trusts guidance on standards of dress.

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Royal Free World Class Values

The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Minimum of 1st degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing personal development

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of working in the NHS in a junior management position
• Demonstrative experience of staff management and leading a team
• Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings

Desirable

• Introducing new ways of working
• Project management
• Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of national NHS policy and targets.
• Good interpersonal, oral and written skills including chairing team meetings, writing reports.
• Knowledge of Cerner / hospital IT systems/word processing/Microsoft office suite
• Numerate, with excellent analytical skills/ability to understand and produce statistical information to use in problem solving
• Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels
• Ability to manage time/priorities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Road

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)