Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1. Utilises
highly developed specialised knowledge covering a range of procedures and
underpinned by relevant broad based knowledge, experience and competence
1.2. Where
appropriate to service delivery, demonstrates highly developed physical skills
requiring accuracy and dexterity e.g. moving and handling techniques, clinical
procedures, diagnostic tests
1.3. Demonstrates
independent practice responding to social, scientific, clinical and ethical
issues which are encountered
1.4. Makes
complex judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options
by integrating complex knowledge sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts
1.5. Responsible
for clinical pathways appropriate to field of work
1.6. Engages
and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in
the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of
treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture
of self care and empowerment
1.7. Works
to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory
bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a highly specialist
standard
1.8. Prioritises their
own workload and that of the wider team within agreed objectives deciding when
to refer to others as appropriate.
1.9. Provides and
receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational,
persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst
demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication
1.10. Approaches each
individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are
reflected in all aspects of role including the management of complaints and
compliments.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
2. Leadership
2.1. Ensures
that a professional service and image is maintained at all time, thereby acting
as a role model to all staff
2.2. Provides
a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality,
diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with
direct reportee(s), management team and other key individuals across the
organisation.
2.3. Ensures
the effective and efficient use of resources e.g. staff, supplies within their
own sphere of responsibility.
2.4. Demonstrates
leadership and innovation in contexts which are unfamiliar, complex, and
unpredictable that require solving problems involving many interacting factors
2.5. Demonstrates
the ability to delegate, organise and prioritise workload to ensure the safe
delivery of the service including the management of referrals and discharges
utilising locally agreed support mechanisms e.g. on call manager and making
judgements in complex situations
2.6. Demonstrates
resilience when responding to challenge, change and complex or difficult situations
2.7. Demonstrates
clinical leadership, initiative and creativity in developing projects inspiring
others to be positive in their contribution to continuous improvement
2.8. Clearly
articulates the expected clinical standards of the service, monitors and identifies
where standards are not met and takes action to address
2.9. Ensures
that all objectives, for self and those directly responsible for, are clearly
defined within the wider Directorate framework and in line with Trusts objectives,
using the appraisal process as a vehicle for this.
2.10. Takes
responsibility for their own and others health and safety in the working
environment.
3. Learning and Development
3.1. Undertakes
any training required to develop and maintain their proficiency in response to
changes in service delivery or new and emerging techniques and demonstrate
competence within professional body requirements
3.2. Reflects
on and evaluates own practice and identifies areas of development by setting
appropriate objectives via appraisal and clinical supervision
3.3. Initiates
and develops research and development programmes appropriate to clinical
practice
3.4. Devises
and delivers specialist training and development programmes within team and to
other services, teams or agencies
3.5. Provides
high quality, specialist advice related to clinical specialism to other
practitioners, agencies and individuals
3.6. Ensures
appraisals for direct reportees are undertaken in accordance with Trust policy;
manages performance which falls below standard in accordance with the
appropriate HR policies and processes seeking support from senior staff where
required
3.7. Supports
the learning and development of others including students and preceptees
4. Partnership and Team Working
4.1.
Actively develops and maintains effective clinical and corporate working relationships
both within and outside the Trust including with other agencies and Higher
Education Institutes
4.2. Explores
the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and
sustain such relationships in order to improve service delivery
4.3. Actively
contributes to the multi-disciplinary team supporting the patient; acting as a
credible source of information for other agencies/professionals involved in the
care; act as a resource of highly specialist knowledge for others
5. Innovation and Quality
5.1. Works
with managers and colleagues to continually improve the quality of service
delivery within the overall organisational governance frameworks and corporate
objectives reflecting the changing needs of the population, local and national
initiatives e.g. suggesting changes to pathways or processes
5.2. Implements,
monitors and maintains agreed standards of care, reporting to the team/service
manager when standards are not met
5.3. Implements
policies relevant to service area and ensures team members are aware of policy
requirements
5.4. Initiates
and leads clinical audit and ensures relevant action plans are completed.
5.5. Identifies,
manages and minimises risks within the overall organisational risk management
frameworks supporting other staff to contribute to the process. This includes
understanding and applying knowledge of clinical role in safeguarding and
incident management
5.6. Acts
as an advocate for patients and their families/carers recognising the
boundaries of their clinical knowledge; liaising and referring on to other
services / agencies as required
5.7. Ensures
that patient experience is core to all clinical and service development gaining
support from the appropriate corporate teams as required
5.8. Develops
and implements innovative clinical practice to contribute to the Quality
Framework, outcome measures and best practice standards in order to deliver an
effective, high quality service
Health and Safety
Responsibilities of ALL staff in relation to Health and Safety:-
Take reasonable care of your own health and safety
Take reasonable care not to put other people -
fellow employees and members of the public - at risk by what you do or don't do
in the course of your work
Co-operate with Trust, making sure you understand
and follow the health and safety policies and procedures
Attend all
required training on Health and Safety related policies and procedure.
Do not interfere with or misuse anything that has
been provided for your health, safety or welfare
Report and record any injuries, strains or illnesses
suffered as a result of doing your job
Inform your manager if something happens that might
affect your ability to work safely such as suffering an injury or a new medical
condition.
Additional for those with management responsibilities:
Identify
through documented risk assessment any risks that exists within the department
or during the delivery of the service
Investigate
and manage incidents and near misses, ensuring actions are taken to prevent
recurrence
Support
the Risk and Safety Team in ensuring suitable and sufficient up to date Health
and Safety information and guidance is available to all staff at all levels and
disciplines across the organisation.
In addition to these functions the post holder
is expected to:
In
agreement with their line manager carries out such other duties as may be
reasonably expected in accordance with the grade of the post.
