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Location
Poole, Dorset | United Kingdom
Job description
Where the Head of Clinical Measurement has signed off competence and agreed to the procedure being performed and/or analysed, the post-holder will be expected to work independently or with other members of the clinical team. This will require the following: Set up the equipment for the procedure, performing initial checks and calibrations where required and the correct patient entered. Welcome the patient, check ID, introduce themselves Clearly explain the nature of the procedure including the necessary preparations for the procedure Assist the patient where necessary, for instance helping with safe transfer onto an examination couch. Obtain and confirm informed consent including for use of anonymised data for purposes of audit etc. Competently perform the procedure, including checking the validity of any measurements obtained and making such modifications as are necessary in order to obtain results of optimal quality Talk to the patient throughout, giving clear guidance and reassurance. Cleaning and decontamination of equipment Perform initial data analysis where competence has been signed-off The post holder will assist in the provision and development of existing Clinical Measurement Services under the direction of the Head of Clinical Measurement. This will include assisting with and performing a range of patient investigations independently or with minimal supervision and data analysis where appropriate and agreed with the Head of Clinical Measurement. The procedures for which the post-holder will be trained and competent to perform include: ABPI/ Doppler ankle pressure measurement Fibroscan Hydrogen and methane breath testing The post holder will also provide a supporting role for the the following procedures including: High resolution anorectal physiology, Oesophageal manometry and pH/impedance measurement, Endoanal ultrasound, Fibroscan, Capsule endoscopy, SNS programming and Autonomic function testing. The post holder will assist with booking of patient appointments, issuing letters of invitation, recording patient visits in the radiology information system and other patient-related administration tasks. We anticipate the post holder will bring a variety of skills and knowledge to our multidisciplinary team and we welcome applications from a range of healthcare professionals from different clinical backgrounds
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Salary
£28.41k - £34.58k per annum
