Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term (12 months) phototherapy technician with an interest in phototherapy to work in Dermatology and Leighton Hospital.
This is the perfect role if you have an interest in this field which you wish to develop. You will be supported by the dermatology nursing team to learn and develop the required skills and knowledge needed.
Main duties of the job
You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients throughout their treatment to discharge. You will be responsible for the recording of patient's treatment plans, their cumulative doses and adverse events etc in order to provide a written summary to the referring clinician.
Departmental protocols and guidelines must be met at all times. You will undertake regular risk assessments, audits and reviews and make recommendations to the senior team.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve:
- Contribute to the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient health and wellbeing needs, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks and activities relevant for the job role/place of work, which have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice.
- Contribute to planning, delivery and monitoring of interventions and treatments.
- Contribute to the assessment of physiological and/or psychological functioning and review related treatment plans.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
- Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
- Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
- Assist in the adaptation of equipment/ devices to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve:
- Contribute to the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient health and wellbeing needs, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks and activities relevant for the job role/place of work, which have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice.
- Contribute to planning, delivery and monitoring of interventions and treatments.
- Contribute to the assessment of physiological and/or psychological functioning and review related treatment plans.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
- Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
- Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
- Assist in the adaptation of equipment/ devices to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered nurse/registered physiotherapst
Desirable
- Photherapy knowledge and understanding
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered nurse/registered physiotherapst
Desirable
- Photherapy knowledge and understanding
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
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).
