Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical: Core Responsibilities

1. Working within strict protocol-driven non-invasive photography of patients as delegated by the qualified clinical photographers.2. Undertake Clinical Photography of patients using standardised representational photographic techniques for diagnostic, record, teaching, publication and research purposes in the studio, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing whilst in their care.

3. Support with administration and team coordination as required

4. Ensures standardisation of images by accurately logging exposure and magnification details.

5. Assist with clinical videos of patients as necessary to illustrate their conditions

6. Carries responsibility for deciding the most appropriate photographic technique to best demonstrate the patients condition from the options available.

7. Produces images which represent the condition accurately so that they are both medically and legally valuable i.e. medico legal.

8. Uploads images onto the image management/PACS system as required.

9. Ensures that the work passing through the department is of a highly professional nature and that the rules of confidentiality are adhered to at all times.

10. Undertakes non-clinical photography including production of teaching materials working closely with clients in the planning and production of their work ensuring deadlines are met and briefs are followed.

11. Undertakes all photography within Health and Safety requirements.

12. Follow the Trust's control of infection and hand washing policies.

13. Carries responsibility for the safe use, maintenance and storage of valuable digital photographic equipment.

Management

1. Adheres to department protocols and policies.2. Is aware at all times of the requirements to follow data protection and Caldicott requirements with particular awareness of sensitivity of the images being produced and works within trust guidelines and policies with regard to patient consent and confidentiality to clinical photography.3. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines to Trust staff when required regarding consent, confidentiality and photography.4. Ensures correct archiving and labelling of digital images on departmental server. Controls access to the information in line with the Data Protection Act.

Leadership

1. Supports the departmental manager to create a suitable, supportive and safe team environment.

Communication

1. Regularly interacts with patients, carers and relatives who may have varying levels of ability to understand or whose first language is not English.2. Provides and receives complicated and sensitive information, and gives explanations and instructions clearly and concisely where barriers to communication may exist.3. Uses tact and diplomacy when persuading distressed patients/relatives to co-operate with the photographic procedure4. Communicates with and refers to other healthcare professionals as necessary.5. Responds appropriately to all telephone and personal enquiries in a sensitive and helpful manner.6. Attends and contributes to regular department meetings.

Policy and Service Development

1. Contributes to the identification of areas for change and development.

Administrative

1. Provides cover at department reception as necessary2. Books in patient details on department database as required.3. Answering telephone requests4. Templating and printing images

Training and Education

1. Maintains a personal development plan and CPD record to keep in touch with appropriate technical and professional developments

Audit and Research

1. Assists with audits when necessary.

Personal and Professional Development

1. Is active in enhancing own personal knowledge and self-development.2. Attends mandatory and statutory training as required.3. Attends relevant education, training and study days as required.

Supplementary

1. Physical effort involving carrying heavy camera equipment (up to 8 Kilos) on a daily basis, when taking photographs or assisting with videos

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree or equivalent qualification or experience in photography

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in the NHS or in a clinical setting
• Experience of general/non-clinical photography and using a DSLR camera

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of professional protocols and procedures including: Caldicott, data protection, consent and confidentiality and the copyright law

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills with a caring attitude
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Conscientious
• Team player
• Flexible

Knowledge

Essential

• Good computer literacy
• Sound knowledge of digital imaging and photo editing

Desirable

• Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Anatomical views

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Good time management skills
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy
• Enthusiasm and initiative to meet service needs
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CMPE Medical Illustration - D00035

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

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Management Plans, implements and evaluates aseptic services, including staffing, resources and workflows, to ensure safe, efficient and responsive service delivery. Identifies, evaluates and implements new services and service improvements to meet patient need and align with strategic objectives. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with pharmacy, medical and nursing staff to support coordinated patient care. Prepares, reviews and maintains Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance with national, regional and Trust standards. Coordinates the use of unlicensed medicines to ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective supply. Oversees equipment validation and maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation of aseptic facilities. Manages environmental monitoring processes and liaises with external quality providers to ensure compliance and timely resolution of deviations. Investigates and resolves complaints, defects and recalls to maintain quality and patient safety. Manages staff performance, attendance and development in line with Trust policies to maintain a skilled and effective workforce. Analyses data and produces reports to inform decision-making, service improvement and governance requirements.

Leadership Demonstrates professional leadership and promotes a positive team culture to support high-quality service delivery. Provides specialist advice on aseptic services to support clinical and operational decision-making. Represents the department at internal and external meetings to share expertise and communicate key outcomes.

Service Development Evaluates new products, equipment and processes to support innovation and service advancement. Develops business cases and capacity plans to support sustainable service growth. Contributes to facility design, commissioning and upgrades to ensure services meet current and future demands.

Aseptic Services Prepares, checks and releases aseptic products in accordance with Section 10 and GMP principles to ensure products are safe and fit for use. Supervises aseptic operations and coordinates daily workload to meet clinical priorities and capacity plans. Maintains accurate documentation and ensures adherence to cleanroom and hygiene standards to meet regulatory requirements. Performs and verifies complex dose calculations to ensure accuracy and patient safety. Manages stock, procurement and resource use to ensure efficiency and value for money.

Clinical Governance and Quality Maintains and develops the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Monitors incidents, deviations and errors and implements corrective actions to support continuous improvement. Conducts audits and supports validation activities to ensure ongoing service assurance. Applies change control processes to ensure safe implementation of new or revised practices.

Education and Training Develops and delivers training programmes to ensure staff competence and compliance with standards. Maintains and develops specialist knowledge to support safe and effective practice. Supports professional development and training of pharmacists, technicians and support staff to sustain workforce capability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Pharmacist)
• Evidence of up to date CPD

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy with specialist knowledge of working in aseptic services
• Experience of aseptic preparation in an unlicensed unit
• Experience of clinical trials and unlicensed medicines handling
• Experience of staff supervision, training and performance management
• Experience of writing and developing SOPs
• Experience of quality systems, including audit, deviations and CAPA
• Experience of service evaluation and implementation of improvements

Desirable

• Experience working with clinical trials within an aseptic environment
• Experience of cleanroom commissioning, validation or refurbishment
• Experience dealing with external agencies

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate complex aseptic services
• Strong analytical skills, including data interpretation and report writing
• Excellent communication skills, including conveying complex or sensitive information
• Effective leadership and team management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing service demands
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to liaise with senior Trust managers
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and staff
• Good negotiating skills
• Can remain composed and effective in demanding situations

Desirable

• Project management skills
• Advanced IT skills, including aseptic or prescribing systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of aseptic preparation, cleanroom standards and contamination control
• Knowledge of Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and Medicines Act 1968
• Understanding of GMP, quality assurance and risk management principles
• Knowledge of clinical trials governance and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures, including appraisals

Desirable

• Knowledge of facility design and validation standards
• Understanding of emerging therapies, including gene therapies
• Knowledge of budget setting and management

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
• Shows professionalism, accountability and integrity in practice
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners

Other

Essential

• Involvement in Saturday, Bank Holiday and On Call working.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Aseptics - E00921

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical1. To support the senior nutrition nurse and be responsible for own caseload providing an expert assessment plan and evaluation within the specialist area for enteral tubes2. To conduct regular ward visits to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and act as a resource for nutrition care planning and feeding tubes care delivery.3. To be involved in patient selection and education regarding enteral and parenteral nutrition support.4. To attend multidisciplinary / best interest meetings to discuss management of patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition at home.5. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation on the patient electronic system of individual patients in line with local and national standards and trust policy on confidentiality.6. To cover and support the organisation of home parenteral nutrition feed discharge patients as required alongside other nutrition nurse colleagues

Enteral7. To counsel and educate patients during the consent process for placement of enteral feeding tubes.8. To be competent to place nasogastric feeding tubes.9. To coordinate the gastrostomy service in collaboration with the senior nutrition nurse and interventional radiology team.10. To provide follow-up after interventional procedures for nutritional support and help with audit of outcome data.11. To be able to place secondary gastrostomy tube devices in hospital.12. To work alongside the dietitians and be involved in the setting up of a home enteral feed to ensure a safe and timely discharge.13. To educate and support the patient, carers, nursing staff and district nurses on the care of enteral feeding tubes before and after discharge.14. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutritional nursing care service to patients in line with national standards.15. To work closely with the nutrition nurse teams, dietitians, nurse leaders and nurse clinicians to promote good practice and lead and support changes in practice16. To take an active role in audit and annually supporting the review of nursing guidelines, policies and patient information concerning enteral and parenteral nutrition in conjunction with the dietitians and senior nutrition nurse.17. To identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduces the quality of care within the specialist service. Devise strategies to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.18. To maintain patient data and statistics for service development19. To attend and participate in departmental, professional update meetings and trust nutrition related meetings.20. To be responsible for own clinical professional development (CPD) to maintain competency and to ensure best practice.21. Take an active part in professional networks to ensure the exchange of knowledge and ideas, both locally and nationally. Contribute to the development of national policy.22. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse provide specialist nursing knowledge of nutritional care to medical and nursing staff and students23. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse deliver an education programme on the nurse management of oncology patients receiving nutrition support internally and externally at regional level to nursing staff and other health care professionals.24. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutrition link nurse group and be accountable to the Nutrition steering group.25. To promote good nursing practice in enteral and parenteral feeding to ward staff.26. To participate in the education of nursing staff on nutritionally screening patients, care planning and protected mealtimes and carry out regular audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Diploma or degree in nursing studies

Desirable

• Mentorship module

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute setting NHS experience
• Experience in oncology
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of educational study in nutrition
• Evidence of interest in nutrition
• Evidence in recent management and care of patients with feeding tubes

Desirable

• Evidence of setting standards and producing action plans
• Experience in endoscopic / radiological procedures
• Experience in gastroenterology

Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual patient care
• To provide all nursing care in line with Trust policies and protocols
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team Independently insert nasogastric tube
• Ability to train patients/carers for enteral tube care
• Assess gastrostomy tubes
• Provide aftercare for feeding tubes
• Able to teach formally and informally
• Able to present information written and verbal
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Replace gastrostomy tubes

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of nursing issues in relation to nutritional support, enteral feeding and parenteral feeding
• Understanding of national nutrition standards and guidelines (CQC, NPSA, PLACE, NICE)
• Knowledge of endoscopic and radiologic procedures for nutritional support
• Evidence of own personal continuing professional development (CPD)

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Able to work as autonomous practitioner
• Able to manage own workload

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Dietetic Nursing - E00975

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To participate as a member of the IPU core nursing team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
• To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
• To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
• Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
• Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
• The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development.
• To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
• Demonstrate professional accountability.
• Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
• Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
• Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
• Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
• Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives.
• Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team.
• To participate as a member of the IPU team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
• To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
• Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
• Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights. In all situations ensure consideration is made to the patients cultural background.
• Recognises peoples differences and act in a non-discriminatory way.
• Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff. Document same. Liaise, communicate and negotiate with colleagues to ensure co-operation in achieving departmental objectives, promoting good working relationships and establishing team spirit. Contribute to effective team working, by being fully involved, committed and participative to achieving full potential.

Take responsibility for your own professional development.Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit.Rotate into the endoscopy unit.Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics.Escalate concerns in a patients condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staffInitiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team.To report departmental affairs to the Sister / Charge Nurse.Can priorities workload to manage the care for a group of patientsTo ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times

Freedom to Act

Works autonomously. Required to act independently within appropriate guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their manager.

Physical Effort

Will be required to be able to undertake a range of manual procedures including assistance with the movement of patients and equipmentTo be able to manoeuvre between patients quickly to ensure emergency situations can be attended in a timely fashion.

Mental Effort

Ability to interpret complex information when there may be frequent, unplanned interruptions throughout the shift.

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 make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

Safeguarding Children, Young People and the Vulnerable Adult

All staff are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with and adhere

to the Trusts Safeguarding procedures and guidelines.

All staff are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and undertake any additional training in relation to safeguarding relevant to their role.

Clinical Governance, Audit, Research and Development

• Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Utilise incident reporting system.
• Support patient and public involvement activities in the IPU and DOSA area as appropriate, leading to service improvement
• Ensure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near misses
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Assist the IPU Matron in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment
• To take reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• Be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Finance/ Physical Resources

• Responsible for the security and safe use of all Trust equipment.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment within the Unit and on DOSA with regular checking of all equipment and ensuring that repairs are performed as soon as possible.
• Assist in the management of resources by participating in the selection, ordering and monitoring of departmental stock items.
• To ensure the safe keeping of patients property and valuables in line with Trust policy
• Assist the Matron to maintain IPU budgets and assist in cost saving projects
• Comply with best practice in the safe use of equipment by self and other members of the team, i.e. trainees / medical and nursing staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1 or 2
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• NMC valid PIN. Pre-Registration PIN number cannot be accepted

Desirable

• Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology or acute care
• Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute care or oncology setting

Desirable

• Previous acute care/oncology experience
• Plastic dressing and recovery/ airway management experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care
• Computer literacy
• Understanding need for evidence based practice

Desirable

• Cannulation/venepuncture skills
• ECG'S

Knowledge

Essential

• Participate in personal development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Integrated Procedures Unit - E00326

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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