Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced assistant practitioner (Band 4) to work within our Regional Urology Diagnostics, treatment and Outpatients department.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and hardworking.
The Urology team to provide a service to all Urology patients including: escorting them through the diagnostic process, the use and decontamination of diagnostic equipment, assisting with diagnosticInterviewer information pack procedures, assisting the throughput of clinic, urodynamic, lithotripsy and oncology patients and act as a support to the Medical and Nursing team.
Candidates must possess a caring nature and be able to provide high quality care in a fast pace and ever progressive service. If you feel you have these qualities we would welcome your application.
We provide an excellent working environment with an excellent staff well-being programme and are a reputable university teaching hospital.
The individual will have completed the foundation degree in health and social care or equivalent and can demonstrate dedication to providing high standards of care.
Urology treatment s diagnostics and Outpatients experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality patient care, appropriate to patient need.
o Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of the patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
o Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of peopleTeam working with Specialist Nurses to deliver treatments and knowledge re catheterisation, CISC change of catheter Fr and PVr LUTs symptoms , Awareness of Cancer treatments . Assist and support junior staff in Diagnostic room assist with flexible cystoscopy , Tula Transperineally Biopsy , botox treatments Urodynamics
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate a team of support workers in care delivery and where appropriate other students. Work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team recognising the contribution of all team members in meeting patients needs. Actively participate in team development and make suggestions to the team on service improvements.Additional Clinical responsibilities.Utilizing Trust policies and protocols, under the proximal supervision of the Registered Nurse, the assistant practitioner will: Undertake and interpret a range of patient observations as required in clinical area e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, neurological observations, Modified Early Warning Score [MEWS], oxygen saturation levels, ECG. Reporting adverse signs to registered Nurse/Doctor/Therapist. Obtain requested specimens and ensure transportation to appropriate department urine, faeces, sputum, and exudates e.g. swabs from nose, eye, wound. Order routine bloods/investigations if required and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values, report adverse results. Assist with basic and where agreed intermediate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures Maintain intravenous therapy safely as per Trust policy, report abnormalities to registered Nurse. The Assistant Practitioner will not alter infusion rates but will perform second checks for infusion fluids without drug additives. Assist in the administration treatments Be responsible for and demonstrate competence utilising mechanical infusion pumps devices. Perform equipment and alarm checks at shift change. Undertake a range of procedures relevant to area of work e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, bladder scanning and complex dressings following assessment of competency. Undertake clinical audit for example, infection control audits.Environmental Responsibilities. Ensure the maintenance of a safe environment at all times. Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property. Ensure the most effective and economical use of all supplies and equipment. Escort patients to other wards and departments as required. Be aware of Manual Handling regulations, particularly with regard to the moving and handling of patients, and attend both theoretical and practical training provided by the TrustEducational Responsibilities. Demonstrate procedures to and supervise unqualified staff. Contribute to the learning environment on the ward and team mentoring at an optimum level. Supervise, assess and mentor Trainee Healthcare Support workers, Trainee Assistant Practitioners, assist in the supervision and learning of other students with the exception of their assessment. Undertake A1 assessors award to assess up to NVQ level 3. Participate in the induction of new members of staff to impart specific local knowledge of the ward/dept. Promote and participate in the Health Education both personally and with all patients and relatives as appropriate.Professional responsibilities. Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills. Recognise the level of competence to ensure safe practice. Be familiar with and abide by Trust policies and procedures to ensure to ensure optimum patient care and safety of patients and staff. Adhere to trust uniform policy. Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with new developments and participate in research/ clinical audit. Attendance at annual update sessions is mandatory. Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care. Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge. Identify objective
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate a team of support workers in care delivery and where appropriate other students. Work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team recognising the contribution of all team members in meeting patients needs. Actively participate in team development and make suggestions to the team on service improvements.Additional Clinical responsibilities.Utilizing Trust policies and protocols, under the proximal supervision of the Registered Nurse, the assistant practitioner will: Undertake and interpret a range of patient observations as required in clinical area e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, neurological observations, Modified Early Warning Score [MEWS], oxygen saturation levels, ECG. Reporting adverse signs to registered Nurse/Doctor/Therapist. Obtain requested specimens and ensure transportation to appropriate department urine, faeces, sputum, and exudates e.g. swabs from nose, eye, wound. Order routine bloods/investigations if required and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values, report adverse results. Assist with basic and where agreed intermediate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures Maintain intravenous therapy safely as per Trust policy, report abnormalities to registered Nurse. The Assistant Practitioner will not alter infusion rates but will perform second checks for infusion fluids without drug additives. Assist in the administration treatments Be responsible for and demonstrate competence utilising mechanical infusion pumps devices. Perform equipment and alarm checks at shift change. Undertake a range of procedures relevant to area of work e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, bladder scanning and complex dressings following assessment of competency. Undertake clinical audit for example, infection control audits.Environmental Responsibilities. Ensure the maintenance of a safe environment at all times. Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property. Ensure the most effective and economical use of all supplies and equipment. Escort patients to other wards and departments as required. Be aware of Manual Handling regulations, particularly with regard to the moving and handling of patients, and attend both theoretical and practical training provided by the TrustEducational Responsibilities. Demonstrate procedures to and supervise unqualified staff. Contribute to the learning environment on the ward and team mentoring at an optimum level. Supervise, assess and mentor Trainee Healthcare Support workers, Trainee Assistant Practitioners, assist in the supervision and learning of other students with the exception of their assessment. Undertake A1 assessors award to assess up to NVQ level 3. Participate in the induction of new members of staff to impart specific local knowledge of the ward/dept. Promote and participate in the Health Education both personally and with all patients and relatives as appropriate.Professional responsibilities. Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills. Recognise the level of competence to ensure safe practice. Be familiar with and abide by Trust policies and procedures to ensure to ensure optimum patient care and safety of patients and staff. Adhere to trust uniform policy. Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with new developments and participate in research/ clinical audit. Attendance at annual update sessions is mandatory. Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care. Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge. Identify objective
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous acute care experience
- Ability to provide excellent patient care
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given
- Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting.
- Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet
Other
Essential
- A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous acute care experience
- Ability to provide excellent patient care
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given
- Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting.
- Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet
Other
Essential
- A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients
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).
Additional information
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).
