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Band 4 Clinical Physician Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £31,944.00 to £34,937.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31944.00 - £34937.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2024 |
| Location: | London, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9391-24-1898 |
Summary
Clinical Tests and Investigations To be responsible for the ordering, chasing and communication of results from all investigations as requested by the FY1 and FY2 doctors, ST doctors, consultants and senior nurses. Print relevant test and investigation forms for the medical staff to sign. Inform clinical staff of the results of all investigations. Make necessary efforts to obtain these results and inform clinical staff where delays in obtaining results are likely to occur. Assist in design of systems to improve processes for obtaining investigations and results, based on your experience in post. Ensure all X-rays that need reviewing in the MDTM are e-mailed to the consultant radiologist prior to the meeting. Obtain pathology results from PAS and X-ray reports from PACS. Demonstrate full knowledge and understanding of how to access results of tests and investigations and to communicate these to clinicians in a clear and timely fashion whilst at all times work within the agreed protocol for ordering tests and investigations and obtaining and communicating results General Responsibilities At all times work collaboratively with the X-ray Department, Health Records Department and all other departments involved in providing investigations and with the medical secretaries. To safeguard at all times, confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff in accordance to trust policy. Work in collaboration with patient advocate and liaison service (PALS). To be familiar with and have an understanding of the Trusts complaint procedure. To support and undertake any projects/audits initiated by the Trust or Unit. To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the trusts child protection policies To avoid behaviour which discriminates against service users and your fellow employees / potential employees on the grounds of sex, sexuality, marital status, race, age, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or disability. Be aware of the responsibilities placed upon you under the Health & Safety at work act (1974), and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, service users and visitors. As an employee of the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust you will be expected to practice at all times in accordance with the infection control standards specified in trust policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control of health care associated infections. Any other duties commensurate with the grading of your post. Training in clinical skills Undertake training to enable you to order investigations. Identify, in liaison with medical and nursing staff, other clinical skills which would be most useful to the team. Receive training in these skills in order to be able to perform them as required. Other information We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust and behave in a way that reflect these. In keeping with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy, the post holder is at all times expected to take responsibility for their own actions, support multi-disciplinary and partnership working and develop a working environment of courtesy, fairness and mutual respect. The post holder will have access to confidential information which may only be disclosed to parties entitled to receive it. Unauthorised disclosure is a disciplinary offence. The post holder will adhere to all policies and guidelines in effect within the Trust during the period of employment. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy. The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust is a dynamic organisation, therefore from time to time changes may be required in the core duties and responsibilities of the role. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.