Overview
An exciting opportunity to support patients requiring ophthalmology tests and treatment in the REI outpatient department. This role involves carrying out ophthalmic-related investigations.
Job Responsibilities
1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.
3. Use knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and make decisions within your area of responsibility.
4. Carry out a range of limited clinical duties with minimal or no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine, faecal, sputum samples and wound swabs, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. (This list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.)
5. Participate in patient assessment, providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
7. Provide clinical care in accordance with infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.
9. Utilise skills to actively facilitate self‑care and independence with patients.
10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting.
* Ability to work as a member of a team.
* Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work.
Qualifications
* Level 3 (SCQF - 6) qualifications: City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3, BTEC National Diploma, or demonstrable experience equivalent to the above qualifications.
* Level 2 functional skills in English and Maths, or equivalent.
* Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker).
* Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal.
* Ability to complete appropriate documentation accurately.
* Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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