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.