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Job Summary
Job Purpose:
1. Responsible for delivering effective, specialised, high quality healthcare, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
2. Works under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
3. Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / policies.
4. Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.
5. Undertakes training, assessment and facilitation of peers and other staff as required.
6. Supports Registered Practitioners in their duties and contributes to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
7. Ensures that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
8. Undertakes rotational work within the department as required.
Main duties of the job
1. Acts as a role model for other staff members.
2. Contributes to the management of the safe working environment by minimising clinical risk.
3. Compiles comprehensive records of care delivery as per best practice principles.
4. Records patient information accurately using Trust software systems or others.
5. Utilises highly complex, specialist equipment, to provide treatment, where required.
Job Responsibilities
1. Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate healthcare, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients.
2. Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, under indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
3. Utilising a problem solving approach to patient care.
4. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others.
5. Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning.
6. Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices.
7. Adhering to Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies.
8. Adhering to COSHH regulations.
9. Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others and visitors.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Demonstrable experience in relevant clinical area
* Proven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development
* Light Microscopy
Qualifications
* Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject (Level 3 or Level 4)
* Willing to undertake Foundation Degree / QCF Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners
* STIF Level one competency or willingness undertake and complete within 6 months
Aptitude & Abilities
* Reliable and accountable for own actions
* Effective communication skills, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
* Effective influencing skills
Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Location: Sexual Health in Plymouth (SHiP), Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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