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Healthcare Professional
| Posting date: | 05 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9339-24-0803 |
Summary
Responsibilities for direct/indirect patient care Responsible for providing specialist advice and technical services in relation to the care of patients Required to work independently, under supervision Plan, advise and recommend treatment when necessary Handle difficult conversations (sensitive, language barriers, hostile atmosphere) and convert complex technical information into easily to understand communication Responsibilities for policy and service development implementation Observe infection control procedures Adheres to Professional Code of conduct, and maintains own professional development ensuring fit for practice Ensures that all NHS statutory & mandatory training is kept up to date. Attends all mandatory training as needed. This includes BLS, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training. Follow local and national policy making comments on proposals for change Respond to queries or escalate to the clinical supervisor Support more junior staff in the provision of care including training in the use of protocols as needed. Responsibilities for financial and physical resources Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and other resources, ensuring equipment is maintained in good working order Ensure vaccine, stationery and health promotion resources are available in immediate work area and monitored appropriately Responsibilities for human resources (including training) Improve and maintain personal and professional development by participating in continuing professional development activities. Attend statutory and mandatory training Have an awareness of Trust policies and procedures that affect the management of staff Involved in the induction and supervision of new and existing staff. Responsibilities for information resources (including systems access) Effectively use IT support systems to enhance direct and indirect care delivery Use of all electronic patient record systems required Submit accurate and timely activity data as required Complete local tally charts accurately Behaviour / Ways of working / Work approach Manage and prioritise own workload Work as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients may be affected. Display good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations. Demonstrate concise, accurate, timely record keeping and ensure that all work carried out is recorded accurately Provide skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures. Patient Safety and Clinical Governance Use clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the patients as safe as possible Follow the local and national policies including Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national protocols or standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed. These include SOPs on the safe storage, administration and disposal of the vaccine. Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Assist in the identification and assessment of risks in work activities. Practise in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the site and its protocols and guidelines Work with team to maintain high standards of infection control in the clinical area and a well-maintained department environment Actively promote diversity and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression Ensure that the practice complies with Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles in addition to Statutory and Regulatory guidelines of the Professional Bodies (NMC, GPhC, HCPC and others) Safeguard people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary Reflect on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made. Maintain compliance with staff mandatory training requirement