Job summary
Participate in the efficient running of Outpatient Clinics, Surgical Day Care Unit & Theatre & Phlebotomy.Contribute to the delivery of care and assist in planning patient treatments.Assesses safety and risk to both patients and self and implements a safe working environment.Supports with carrying out patient's treatments & diagnostics tests.To contribute to delivering safe, efficient and cost effective services.Accountable in maintaining laboratory standards.
Main duties of the job
Support/Chaperone patients within an OPD clinic setting
Undertake Venepuncture in our busy Phlebotomy clinics
Contribute to the delivery of care and undertake diagnostic tests.
Undertakes baseline observations, records and documents findings in patient medical records.
Contributes to the delivery of care on in Theatres, under the supervision of Registered Practitioners.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purposeParticipate in the efficient running of Outpatient Clinics, Surgical Day Care Unit & Theatre & Phlebotomy.Contribute to the delivery of care and assist in planning patient treatments.Assesses safety and risk to both patients and self and implements a safe working environment.Supports with carrying out patients treatments & diagnostics tests.To contribute to delivering safe, efficient and cost effective services.Accountable in maintaining laboratory standards.Main tasks, duties and responsibilitiesLincolnshire Community Health Service requires all staff to safeguard children, young people and adults. All staff are required to access the organisational policies, also the Local Safeguarding Children Board and the Local Safeguarding Adults Board policies and procedures that underpin the safeguarding agenda. The safeguarding policies to be followed are found at www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk and www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .LCHS policies, procedures and guideline - It is a condition of your employment that as an employee you are expected to adhere to our policies, procedures and guidelines. These can all be found on the Trusts website.Prioritises work tasks within the clinic and surgical environment.Responsible for providing a safe working environment for bothPage 2 of 5patients/relatives and staff.Maintains the Health and Safety of patients, carers and staff.Gives basic advice to patients with regard to the management of care.Liaises with other colleagues to ensure that patient care is delivered in an organised manner and patients are recalled as required.Demonstrates working patterns to new staff members and students.Responsible for conveying information and referring to appropriate sources and recording clinical data.Leads various clinics and manages time accordingly under the supervision of Registered Practitioners.Contributes to the delivery of care on the Surgical day unit & in Theatre, under the supervision of Registered Practitioners.Implements Trust policies, laboratory standards and guidelines e.g. correct labelling of specimens.Under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner carries out patient care following appropriate training and assessment.Responsible for patient safety and prevention of cross contamination to self and others.Undertakes baseline observations, records and documents findings in patient medical records.To undertake Ophthalmic diagnostic tests such as visual acuities, OCTs, visual fields and ensure the diagnostic lenses are cleaned following the Tristal guidance for infection control, following in house training.Reports any abnormal findings to Registered Practitioners.Responsible for collecting specimens, disposing accordingly and safely and dispatching, records patient details accurately.Uses technical equipment in undertaking patient investigations, such as ECGs, bladder scans and bladder flows, following appropriate training.Recognises and reports the failure of clinical equipment.Demonstrates the use of technical equipment to new staff oncompletion of competencies.To undertake stock control orders.Maintains own competencies and takes part in training sessions as required.Reporting toClinical Team Leader
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purposeParticipate in the efficient running of Outpatient Clinics, Surgical Day Care Unit & Theatre & Phlebotomy.Contribute to the delivery of care and assist in planning patient treatments.Assesses safety and risk to both patients and self and implements a safe working environment.Supports with carrying out patients treatments & diagnostics tests.To contribute to delivering safe, efficient and cost effective services.Accountable in maintaining laboratory standards.Main tasks, duties and responsibilitiesLincolnshire Community Health Service requires all staff to safeguard children, young people and adults. All staff are required to access the organisational policies, also the Local Safeguarding Children Board and the Local Safeguarding Adults Board policies and procedures that underpin the safeguarding agenda. The safeguarding policies to be followed are found at www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk and www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .LCHS policies, procedures and guideline - It is a condition of your employment that as an employee you are expected to adhere to our policies, procedures and guidelines. These can all be found on the Trusts website.Prioritises work tasks within the clinic and surgical environment.Responsible for providing a safe working environment for bothPage 2 of 5patients/relatives and staff.Maintains the Health and Safety of patients, carers and staff.Gives basic advice to patients with regard to the management of care.Liaises with other colleagues to ensure that patient care is delivered in an organised manner and patients are recalled as required.Demonstrates working patterns to new staff members and students.Responsible for conveying information and referring to appropriate sources and recording clinical data.Leads various clinics and manages time accordingly under the supervision of Registered Practitioners.Contributes to the delivery of care on the Surgical day unit & in Theatre, under the supervision of Registered Practitioners.Implements Trust policies, laboratory standards and guidelines e.g. correct labelling of specimens.Under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner carries out patient care following appropriate training and assessment.Responsible for patient safety and prevention of cross contamination to self and others.Undertakes baseline observations, records and documents findings in patient medical records.To undertake Ophthalmic diagnostic tests such as visual acuities, OCTs, visual fields and ensure the diagnostic lenses are cleaned following the Tristal guidance for infection control, following in house training.Reports any abnormal findings to Registered Practitioners.Responsible for collecting specimens, disposing accordingly and safely and dispatching, records patient details accurately.Uses technical equipment in undertaking patient investigations, such as ECGs, bladder scans and bladder flows, following appropriate training.Recognises and reports the failure of clinical equipment.Demonstrates the use of technical equipment to new staff oncompletion of competencies.To undertake stock control orders.Maintains own competencies and takes part in training sessions as required.Reporting toClinical Team Leader
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Experience and/ or knowledge of delivering care or working in a care setting.
- Phlebotomy Skills or a willingness to undertake the necessary training
- Evidence of learning, professional & personal development within the last 12 months.
Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Good Hand-eye co-ordination and dexterity.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of providing patient centred care.
Desirable
- Courses relating to Basic life Support and a Healthcare Role.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding people.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a caring role.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an Outpatients, Surgical and/or Care Setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Experience and/ or knowledge of delivering care or working in a care setting.
- Phlebotomy Skills or a willingness to undertake the necessary training
- Evidence of learning, professional & personal development within the last 12 months.
Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Good Hand-eye co-ordination and dexterity.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of providing patient centred care.
Desirable
- Courses relating to Basic life Support and a Healthcare Role.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding people.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a caring role.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an Outpatients, Surgical and/or Care Setting.
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
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).
