Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a qualified band 4 assistant practitioner or nurse associate to join the Warrington & Halton axess team. Inaxess we provide an integrated and innovative approach to sexual health through combining expertise in contraception & reproductive health, STIs & HIV, system leadership, digital health & postal testing
The service has a mobile clinic that can be adapted for use in health promotion and community events. The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of sexual reproductive healthcare with specific focus on young people, LGBTQI+ and will have experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures (children and adult). They will provide general/specific care for these client groups and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required.
The successful candidate will work alongside and / or under the supervision of the sexual health Practitioners, and other clinical staff within the axess Sexual Health team to deliver and evaluate care interventions developed to meet those needs. Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon competency/complexity of work.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a Registered Practitioner. They will provide general/specific care for a client group and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job responsibilities
Clinical
Initiate patient triage to be able to manage patient lists independently
Undertake asymptomatic screening in fast track clinics and be able to order routine bloods/investigations and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values.
Undertake a designated range of patient assessments such as reviewing a medical history and reporting any changes to the clinical team.
Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care e.g. Venepuncture, immunisation and provision of medication under direction of Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).
Manage and maintain own treatment lists for Chlamydia and a range of routine contraceptions, with use of PSDs.
Manage and administer cryotherapy treatment where appropriate to relevant and appropriate patients.
Undertake partner notification (PN) and/or support patients to use online e-PN.
Assess those patients with special needs such as those under 16 and discuss with clinical team where appropriate and, ensuring all necessary safeguarding procedures are undertaken according to Trust and local service guidelines
Manage recall of patients such as Hepatitis A/B & HPV vaccinations, repeat Chlamydia testing and Depo Provera injection.
Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team
Chaperone as required including assistance in LARC clinics
Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols
Use IT systems for relevant tasks g. accessing patient records & results, requesting investigations, data collections.
Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy
To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery and to plan and deliver high standards of care (in conjunction with relevant professionals where appropriate)
Undertake a designated range of interventions (according to protocol) to promote patient wellbeing e.g. smoking cessation, obesity, alcohol intervention and safe sex practices.
Recognise the need for referral and undertake appropriate referrals to nurse practitioner &/or services within the NHS, independent & voluntary sectors
Undertake, monitor & record the following basic observations:-
- Temperature, Blood pressure, Pulse, Respiration
- With readings outside of normal parameters referred/discussed appropriately within the clinical team
Undertake pregnancy testing according to clinical protocols liaising with clinical team where appropriate according to clinical guidelines.
Work alongside axess outreach practitioners in the community where appropriate.
Leadership/Interpersonal
* To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern
* To maintain patient confidentiality at all times
* To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the Sexual Health team
* To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework
* To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development
* To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources
* To contribute to the development of services
Education and Development
* To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery
* To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans
* To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development
* To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate
* Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff and students to the team.
* To assist in and promote evidence based care
Clinical Governance
* To ensure compliance with policies and procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
* Maintain the work environment in line with infection control policies
* To report any concern regarding patient care
* Identify risk issues which could affect patient care
* Undertake risk assessments where appropriate
* To participate in patient and public involvement activities
* Support and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
* To participate in audit & research, benchmarking and any other initiatives as required
* Conform to safe practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent
Experience
* Ability to provide excellent patient care
Knowledge
* Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given.
* Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice.
Skills
* Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
* Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet
Other
* A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients
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.
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warrington Bath Street
axess Warrington, Bath Street health & Wellbeing Centre, Legh St, WA1 1UG
£26,530 to £29,114 a yearper Annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-RMED-403-24-A
Job locations
Warrington Bath Street
axess Warrington, Bath Street health & Wellbeing Centre, Legh St, WA1 1UG
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