To take responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of.....
To take responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and the Trust's Health and Safety policies and procedures. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments. To work in accordance with the Trusts policies to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment in accordance with Trust policies, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation or domestic circumstances. To adhere to the Trust Infection Control Policy, procedures and guidelines, and in particular practice strict hand hygiene at all times while carrying out clinical duties, in line with the responsibilities placed on employees by the Health Act 2006: Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). The prevention and control of HCAIs must be embedded into everyday clinical practice and applied consistently. All clinical staff hold responsibility for ensuring they have sound knowledge of standard infection control precautions and that no omission on their part or within the sphere of their responsibility is detrimental to the interests or safety of their patients, visitors and colleagues. Clinical staff must keep their infection control knowledge and skills up to date by attending the Trusts mandatory infection control training, a record of which will be kept and information provided to line managers as required To comply with the Trusts Safe Guarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required KNOWLEDGE & WORK EXPERIENCE Knowledge of IT applications & functionsPrevious experience as a health care assistant at a similar level or similar roleAbility to understand complicated instructions, both verbal and written QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGGood standard of general education COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLSExcellent personal and communication skills.Demonstrable transformational leadership abilityAbility to facilitate and support learning in practiceGood facilitation/ presentation, teaching and assessing skills ORGANISATIONAL SKILLSDemonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care.Excellent clinical skills in specialityDemonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance patient careStrong organisational skills; able to organise the workload of the ward and how it is carried out across the ward team so that it is completed in the most efficient and effective wayAbility to effectively prioritise own workload PERSONAL QUALITIESTeam workerAble to cope under pressureProactive / takes own initiativeAble to work independentlyExcellent role modelExcellent organisational abilityMotivated and enthusiasticCreative, resourceful and imaginative PHYSICAL SKILLSStandard / advanced keyboard skillsUse of tools / equipmentManual dexterity Additional Results Areas Understand the workload targets, which have been set for clinical area, and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that others are alerted to quality issues Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure team works within risk management/Occupational Health legislation, and Trust procedures Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service. Be aware of new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working Develop own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post-registration requirements Work to achieve competencies appropriate to grade. Is able to identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives.