Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Royal Free World Class Values
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in outpatient clinical commitments in the National Amyloidosis Centre to gain a unique understanding of amyloid-related diseases.
2. To work with other clinical fellows in the centre and provide appropriate clinical cross cover.
3. To manage and care for clinical trial patients with amyloidosis.
4. Other clinical duties will be agreed in consultation with the post holder. There are no on-call commitments as part of the role, but it may be possible for on-call commitments to be arranged if so desired by the post holder.
RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To join a programme of research in the field of amyloidosis relevant to the post holders interest that is in keeping with ongoing research at the NAC.
2. To undertake clinically-based research projects under the supervision of academic consultants at the centre and potentially record, analyse and write up the results.
3. To participate and be involved in clinical care of patients with amyloidosis on prospective clinical drug trials.
4. To submit research findings for publication to appropriate journals and attend and present findings at appropriate conferences.
5. To prepare progress reports on research for UCL and funding bodies as required.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
To contribute to the overall activities of the research team and Centre as required.
To attend meetings and lectures as scheduled within the Centre.
To undertake an amount of teaching in relation to subject area as requested.
To contribute to the induction and direction of other research staff and students as requested.
The duties of the post outlined above are not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to be cooperative and flexible, undertaking any other duties which are consistent with the post.
The post holder will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations.
The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts policies including Equal Opportunities policies.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Ensure adherence to guidance on expense policies and leave
Ensure demand management for test requests
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
Ensure good time management to balance time between clinical and non-clinical duties.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
Ensure compliance with data protection act and local Trust Information Governance policies.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Focus on cutting-edge research in amyloidosis.
Ensure high quality research data is collected.
Ensure that the data conforms to Trust guidelines for confidentiality and Information Governance.
Aim to publish data.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Infection Control
Infection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.
It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trusts polices and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.
To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.
To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.
To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified, or escalate as necessary.
To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorates Governance structures.
To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.
Health and Safety at Work
The post holder is required to:
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.
Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.
If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.
You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act 1998. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary).
Conflict of Interest
The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.
Equality and Diversity
The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.
You are responsible for ensuring that the Trusts policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.
Vulnerable Groups
To carry out responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults and to promote their welfare in accordance with the Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2006) and No Secrets guidance (DH 2000).
To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the Trusts child protection policies.
No Smoking
The Trust implemented a no smoking policy, which applies to all staff. Staff contravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.
Standards of dress
All staff are expected to abide by the Trusts guidance on standards of dress.
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. The duties will be subject to review in line with the changing requirements of the NAC and with the development needs of the post holder as identified through regular review/appraisal processes. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder.
