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Location
Brentford, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Maintain a high standard of care applying evidence-based practice Assist medical/diagnostic personnel in the care of patients to include treatment, preventative care and patient education Undertake, record and follow guidelines for tasks for which appropriate training has been received Assist to provide treatment services including but not limited to: Endoscopy Decontamination Work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems Reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, keep in drying cabinets and track and trace in a controlled environment Contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery of medical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows best practice Carry out weekly water sampling Endoscopy assistance in procedure room and recovery, measuring and recording blood pressure and pulse ECGs 24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Height/weight/Body Mass Index measuring and recording Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by a clinician, when required Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with consulting clinicians or independently to agreed protocols Assisting with minor out-patient surgical procedures Assist trained professionals with health screening programmes Assist with the training of junior staff Following appropriate training, operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Quality Standards and Guidance Maintain security of the Decontamination Department(s), equipment and chemicals in accordance with the Departments Policy Contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery of medical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows best practice Maintain high standards of department safety ensuring the health, safety and welfare of self and others. Demonstrate competency and teach others about the safe and effective use of equipment in the clinical area Promptly deal with equipment failure in accordance with Healthshare Diagnostics Ltd.s procedure Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the consulting clinicians Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and significant others Communicate with patients, clients and relatives on emotional and sensitive issues Ensure the safe custody, supply and administration of drugs and therapeutic substances in accordance with Healthshare Ltd.s policy Participate in clinical audit or reviews of patient care, as required Undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including PCR testing, intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment used Participate in benchmarking activity in the clinical area Act as the patient's advocate Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the clinical computer system as appropriate Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Clinic Ensure Healthshare Ltd policies are adhered to by all staff and report as necessary Be efficient in managing emergency situations including directing other members of the multidisciplinary team Safeguard the healthandwelfareofpatients and staff inall circumstances Effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with Healthshare Ltd.s Cyber Code of Conduct Comply with the Healthshare Ltd complaints procedure Promptly report all incidents or accidents involving patients or staff and take appropriate action according to Healthshare Ltd.s policy Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services to the clinic Ensure stock items under are ordered and available in all consulting and clinical rooms and assist with the correct management and stock control of clinical drugs under the direction of qualified nursing staff Attend and participate in Clinic meetings as required. To actively participate in the NVQ process, mandatory training and other additional training relevant to the role To manage own workload with limited supervision Manage staff rosters if appropriate in the absence of the operational manager/clinical lead Be a First Aid Representative for the Clinic
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Salary
£22k - £24k per annum
