Medical Illustration Support Worker Higher Level (XR03)

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	09 Mehefin 2025
Cyflog:	£24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£24937.00 - £26598.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	30 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad:	Leeds, LS9 7TF
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9298-RAD-0274

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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