Job summary
This post provides a range of practical and educational opportunities. The post holder will develop a variety of generic and core specialist competencies that focus upon the appropriate skills, knowledge and attitudes required in order to ensure high quality & safe care is experienced by every patient.
The post holder will be required to attend an induction on their first day of employment.
Please note that this post is not recognised for training purposes.
Main duties of the job
Structure history taking and examination interviews so that the patient (carer)'s concerns, expectations and understanding can be identified.
Demonstrate safe prescribing by taking accurate drug histories, using the BNF and other sources to access information and can prescribe a range of drugs including oxygen, fluids, blood products and show awareness of drug interactions and allergic reactions.
Manage information effectively so as to keep accurate, legible signed notes and documentation.
Manage time effectively, prioritise workload and make appropriate decisions, calling for help when behind.
Show an awareness of appropriate clinical governance issues ensuring that steps are taken to minimise infection.
Effectively manage patients at the interface of different specialties including that of primary care, imaging and laboratory specialties by demonstrating an understanding of the challenges of providing optimum care within primary care and ensuring referral and discharge information to primary care staff.
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About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Structure history taking and examination interviews so that the patient (carer)'s concerns, expectations and understanding can be identified.
Demonstrate safe prescribing by taking accurate drug histories, using the BNF and other sources to access information and can prescribe a range of drugs including oxygen, fluids, blood products and show awareness of drug interactions and allergic reactions.
Manage information effectively so as to keep accurate, legible signed notes and documentation.
Manage time effectively, prioritise workload and make appropriate decisions, calling for help when behind.
Show an awareness of appropriate clinical governance issues ensuring that steps are taken to minimise infection, ensure the continuity of care of patients, recognise own limitations and seek help where necessary, identify common complications and side-effects of treatments/procedures and respond appropriately to patients with abnormal signs.
Appropriately breaks bad news in a way that the patient (carer) can understand without unnecessary distress ensuring a courteous, polite and considerate manner whilst respecting the views and sensitivities of patients, their carers and families.
Communicate and listen to the views of other healthcare workers and be prepared to change in the face of valid argument.
Effectively manage patients at the interface of different specialties including that of primary care, imaging and laboratory specialties by demonstrating an understanding of the challenges of providing optimum care within primary care and ensuring referral and discharge information to primary care staff.
Regularly take up learning opportunities and be a reflective self-directed learner by recognising own shortcomings or limitations and learning from them.
Critically appraise medical evidence including guidelines and apply local guidelines and protocols.
See JD for full description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Structure history taking and examination interviews so that the patient (carer)'s concerns, expectations and understanding can be identified.
Demonstrate safe prescribing by taking accurate drug histories, using the BNF and other sources to access information and can prescribe a range of drugs including oxygen, fluids, blood products and show awareness of drug interactions and allergic reactions.
Manage information effectively so as to keep accurate, legible signed notes and documentation.
Manage time effectively, prioritise workload and make appropriate decisions, calling for help when behind.
Show an awareness of appropriate clinical governance issues ensuring that steps are taken to minimise infection, ensure the continuity of care of patients, recognise own limitations and seek help where necessary, identify common complications and side-effects of treatments/procedures and respond appropriately to patients with abnormal signs.
Appropriately breaks bad news in a way that the patient (carer) can understand without unnecessary distress ensuring a courteous, polite and considerate manner whilst respecting the views and sensitivities of patients, their carers and families.
Communicate and listen to the views of other healthcare workers and be prepared to change in the face of valid argument.
Effectively manage patients at the interface of different specialties including that of primary care, imaging and laboratory specialties by demonstrating an understanding of the challenges of providing optimum care within primary care and ensuring referral and discharge information to primary care staff.
Regularly take up learning opportunities and be a reflective self-directed learner by recognising own shortcomings or limitations and learning from them.
Critically appraise medical evidence including guidelines and apply local guidelines and protocols.
See JD for full description
Person Specification
Qualifications, Competencies and Experiance
Essential
- The applicant must hold or expect to hold full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- Good communication
- Caring attitude towards patients
Desirable
- BSC or Equivalent
- Initiative
- Commited to personal learning
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Qualifications, Competencies and Experiance
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work well in a Team
Person Specification
Qualifications, Competencies and Experiance
Essential
- The applicant must hold or expect to hold full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- Good communication
- Caring attitude towards patients
Desirable
- BSC or Equivalent
- Initiative
- Commited to personal learning
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Qualifications, Competencies and Experiance
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work well in a Team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
