Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Micropigmentation and Laser Treatment Specialist

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to provide a laser and micropigmentation service for the prosthetics department. The post holder will participate in the delivery of a laser and micropigmentation service taking adult and paediatric referrals from across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man, working on both Whiston and St Helen's sites on a rotational basis as the service needs dictate.

This demanding role will require excellent time management and organisational skills. The successful candidate must be able to prioritise their own workload and will require a flexible approach to working patterns as patient caseload will vary from week to week.

Full training will be available to the right candidate.

Interview date: 26th July 2024

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL, DIAGNOSTIC & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a laser service to appropriate NHS patients.
To provide a micropigmentation service to appropriate NHS patients.
To undertake clinical risk assessments and adjust clinical practice accordingly.
To adhere to infection control policies & procedures particularly with regard to needle disposal and hand hygiene.
To be aware of and be empathetic with psychosocial patient conditions.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To organise & undertake the appropriate treatment to alleviate problems caused by the disfigurement.
To organise further treatment and refer on as applicable for repeat treatments , medical review.
To develop implement and review treatment protocols and clinical effectiveness in order to introduce best practice and evidence based interventions.
Effective management of stock and financial resources.
Responsible for collecting and maintaining data relating to service.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

We have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
SAFETY that is of the highest standards
COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

Date posted

11 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-6308841

Job locations

Whiston

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL, DIAGNOSTIC & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a laser service to appropriate NHS patients.
To provide a micropigmentation service to appropriate NHS patients.
To undertake clinical risk assessments and adjust clinical practice accordingly.
To adhere to infection control policies & procedures particularly with regard to needle disposal and hand hygiene.
To be aware of and be empathetic with psychosocial patient conditions.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To organise & undertake the appropriate treatment to alleviate problems caused by the disfigurement.
To organise further treatment and refer on as applicable for repeat treatments , medical review.
To develop implement and review treatment protocols and clinical effectiveness in order to introduce best practice and evidence based interventions.
Effective management of stock and financial resources.
Responsible for collecting and maintaining data relating to service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL, DIAGNOSTIC & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a laser service to appropriate NHS patients.
To provide a micropigmentation service to appropriate NHS patients.
To undertake clinical risk assessments and adjust clinical practice accordingly.
To adhere to infection control policies & procedures particularly with regard to needle disposal and hand hygiene.
To be aware of and be empathetic with psychosocial patient conditions.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To organise & undertake the appropriate treatment to alleviate problems caused by the disfigurement.
To organise further treatment and refer on as applicable for repeat treatments , medical review.
To develop implement and review treatment protocols and clinical effectiveness in order to introduce best practice and evidence based interventions.
Effective management of stock and financial resources.
Responsible for collecting and maintaining data relating to service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised qualification core of knowledge (laser)

Desirable

Recognised qualification in laser techniques
Micropigmentation qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and Experience in the use of Trust Systems PAS, EDMS etc

Desirable

COSHH/Health and Safety
Knowledge of Infection control
Knowledge of risk assessment
Knowledge of Audit

Skills

Essential

Effective organiser
Caring attitude towards patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other agencies.
Able to promote positive public relations at the highest level

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised qualification core of knowledge (laser)

Desirable

Recognised qualification in laser techniques
Micropigmentation qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and Experience in the use of Trust Systems PAS, EDMS etc

Desirable

COSHH/Health and Safety
Knowledge of Infection control
Knowledge of risk assessment
Knowledge of Audit

Skills

Essential

Effective organiser
Caring attitude towards patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other agencies.
Able to promote positive public relations at the highest level

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)