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1. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Medical Electronics Technician, Clinical Engineering Reports to: Team Leader Band: 5 Department: Medical Physics & Engineering Location St Jamess Hospital/Leeds General Infirmary AfC Job No: 792 2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The departments responsibilities include the management of an extensive range of highly specialist medical equipment and related services throughout the Trust, community and private healthcare including patient monitoring and life support equipment, surgical systems, anaesthesia systems, ventilators, infusion devices, ultrasound, x-ray, radiotherapy and medical laboratory equipment. These services are delivered by teams of clinical technologists and the incumbent is a member of one of these teams, responsible to its Team Leader. Team members are jointly responsible for the repair and maintenance of several thousand items of medical equipment. Daily work will include providing calibration, safety checking, acceptance checking and repair of sophisticated patient monitoring, life support and other medical equipment. The technologist is expected to work closely and effectively with other technical staff and other colleagues (medical, nursing and laboratory) in the specialist clinical areas for which the team is responsible, to ensure delivery of a high-quality service. 3. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Responsible for the safe service, repair and calibration of equipment for use in clinical diagnosis, treatment and life support of patients. Work is guided by departmental procedures, quality manual documents and national recommendations with work objectives set monthly by team leader. Uses own judgement to determine suitability of equipment (in terms of patient safety) for clinical use, undertakes risk assessments. Provides basic support for specialist items such as intensive care and operating theatre equipment. Evaluates new equipment as part of equipment purchasing strategy. Carries out commissioning and acceptance testing on new medical equipment. Prioritises breakdown calls and preventative maintenance tasks using knowledge of clinical need, accessibility, loan equipment availability etc. Carries out authorised modifications to medical equipment. Also supports the construction of clinical devices as appropriate and under the direction of the Head of Clinical Engineering or designated deputy Proposes changes to operational policies that may impact on own area and other professions. Writes technical procedures for quality management system in own area of work using word processor, spread sheet etc. Maintains the equipment inventory database by recording own work and own measurements on medical equipment. Identifies and specifies spare parts and accessories to be ordered for own work and that of trainees. Supervises and take part in the training activities of trainee technicians who may be allocated to him/her from time to time. Participates in equipment support, relevant training and development of equipment users and of staff within Medical Physics. Travels to other hospitals, health centres and patients homes if necessary for the execution of work. 4. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-Centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Patient and Public Involvement The Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback.

To be responsible for :- - the completion of administrative / secretarial tasks with the support of the Senior Administrator - reviewing records and accurately producing summary reports - accurately read-coding - action incoming safeguarding emails / mail in a timely manner - summarise New Lloyd George notes - process requests: - insurance / medical / SAR / iGDPR - process new baby registrations -summarising and read-coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on S1 - support the reception team by providing cover, in line with the needs of the practice - to participate in training and target events appropriate to the position. - chase missing information / appointments from GP's - complete workflow tasks - referrals, DART, tele-dermatology - Privacy Officer - SCR updates

Principal Duties & Areas of Responsibility Leadership Provide a visible clinical lead and role model to the nursing and wider team by delivering high quality compassionate care. Support staff to provide efficient, effective, safe and quality care to patients as an expert practitioner. Deliver a positive patient experience. Support in the delivery of an effective, evidence based, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope. Provide support to the clinical teams to develop new ways of working. Provide effective leadership in the development of staff at all levels. Responsible for the day to day supervision of junior clinical staff and students within the specialist team. Motivate staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Contribute to the recruitment and selection process. Contribute to Nursing and Midwifery objectives and service improvement. Supervise clinical delivery of care competencies. Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available. Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. Maintains record of workload and performance monitoring information and reviews this on a regular basis with team manager. Under the direction of the Team Manager participates in or lead the development of specific elements of nursing practice, reflecting the CSU and Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals business plans. Engage users and carers views on service delivery and development. Contribute to and implement policy and practice guidelines specific to the clinical specialty, proposing changes where appropriate. Exercises a personal duty of care in relation to equipment, resource and stock control utilising equipment and supplies appropriately. Clinical Provide high quality care as an expert practitioner and act as a role model and resource for advice, support and guidance. Participates in the setting, monitoring and improvement of standards and quality of patient care. Undertake clinical procedures where dexterity and accuracy are required. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and clinical skills. Make clinical assessments and treatment decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols. Organises own clinical workload. Undertake duties on wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Supervise clinical staff to promote the delivery of excellent clinical standards. Receives supervision of clinical care and outcomes from nurse specialist team leader. Act in accordance with the relevant professional code i.e. NMC, Fulfil the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration. Ensure and promote the maintenance of a safe, clean and secure working environment. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) safeguarding policies. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Ensure that documentation standards are maintained in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients. Communication Maintains accurate clinical and other records using the LTHT documentation. Support patients and their families, communicating sensitive condition related information, ensuring they receive required information to enable them to participate in their care delivery. Deliver complex information to patients and staff. Liaise with external health providers and other agencies (as appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery. Quality Improvement & Research Improve the quality and safety of our services by being proactive in promoting and supporting the Leeds Improvement Method. Contribute to quality improvement programmes as required. Keep up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research. Through the use of audit, local research, metrics and feedback continually seek to identify practice that needs improvement. Implement and evaluate any resultant improvement plan. Actively promote patient involvement and feedback within service improvements to promote a positive patient experience Maintain and sustain the momentum of improvements until they are firmly embedded into the values and culture of the clinical area. Undertake audit programmes specific to client group, treatments and developments. Help to set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance. Participate in clinical trials as appropriate. Work closely with Research and Innovation to promote research , disseminate outcomes and findings to support evidence based practice. Education and Training Provide training and education of learners and other junior staff Participate in own and others appraisals and in the development of own personal development plan and performance review. Undertake role specific training and competencies. Provide education and training to patients and their carers. Keep up to date with developments, advances within the specialty. Collaborate with other members of the team in clinical areas and departments to ensure that the provision of education and training is clear and robust. Mentorship and supervision of junior staff. Support staff to deliver evidence based practice and research activities to further enhance patient care. Undertake mandatory and priority training within the required time scales This does not provide an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be subject to change with professional and service developments

PACU Registered Nurse | Theatre | Full Time | Permanent | Leeds LS8 Spire Leeds have an excellent opportunity for an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to join the theatre department on a full time, permanent basis. Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the regions largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week Duties and responsibilities Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures including ENT, neurological, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, ophthalmic, gynaecology and urology. You will be requiredto provide exemplary planned care for patients requiring perioperative intervention supporting the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre, taking on the role of nurse/ODP in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit. To assist the Theatre Sisters/Charge nurses to deliver effective patient care by providing appropriate clinical support. You will be required to provide exemplary care in the recovery or post-operative phase of surgery Who we're looking for Registered Nurse with PACU or Operating Department Practitioner with recovery experience Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision HCPC or NMC registration Will consider Newly Qualified Nurses with at least 6-12months experience Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Free onsite parking Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contactLauren Armitageonlauren.armitage@spirehealthcare.com Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Such tasks may include: Basic wound care / ulcer care Removal of sutures New patient medicals NHS Health Checks Urinalysis ECGs Peak flow readings Dietary and lifestyle advice Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements Cervical smears Routine immunisations Injections Travel advice Chronic disease management reviews where appropriate Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and LARC Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Urinalysis Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

As a Primary Care Nurse you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions. You will undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening. You will use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team. You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice competency framework. Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

JOB TITLE: HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT - FIXED TERM CONTRACT REPORTS TO: LEAD NURSE HOURS: 37 hours per week Job summary: Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population The Healthcare Assistant will assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. Duties and responsibilities: New patient health checks Part 1 of Long Term Condition Reviews ECG recording Phlebotomy Blood Pressure checks Dressings Flu and B12 injections Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs and nurses Maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine and cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's Prison located in Gloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire. An integrated and friendly team who really value strong culture and ensuring everyone in the current team and new starters all carry and hold the same PPG values. Lots of opportunity to develop and become more specialist in Health in Justice within substance misuse but also within primary care nursing. Hours 37.5 hours a week working a mix of day and nights, dependant on what is required but they are flexible on when these days/nights are worked. Day time shifts are 7am-8.30pm and night shifts are 8pm-7.30am. Weekends will be one or two a month. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £46,500 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. JoinMiddlewood Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives for men and women who have an eating disorder including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and atypical eating disorders Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be: Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans. Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services. Maintaining adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records. To be successful in this role, you will have: GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health Verbal and written communication skills Where you will be working: Location: Little Ashfield, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JP Middlewood Clinic provide care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and atypical eating disorders. Subject to CQC registration our approach will be to restore a healthy body weight and address psychological problems during treatment. The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Middlewood Clinic will be made up of the Registered Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Psychologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker. The hospital will have 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms and a variety of communal and recreational spaces including lounge areas, a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, therapy kitchen area and a lovely cottage style garden. What you will get: Annual salary of £25,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Subsidised meals Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job Description Text Perform a variety of pharmacy support duties, some of which may be patient facing. These include stock management, dispensing and/or preparation of medicines in a designated area of MMPS which may include dispensary, aseptic facilities, warehouse and dispensary support rooms at ward level. Day to day supervision of Pharmacy Services Assistants and Pharmacy Porters to ensure service delivery in relevant area of MMPS There may also be distribution duties including the movement of goods and a requirement for general housekeeping duties. Key homecare duties include:- Processing homecare prescriptions Liaising with pharmacists and technicians Liaising with wider clinical teams, e.g. nurses Liaising with homecare suppliers Liaising with invoicing team Liaising with patients Monitor and maintain pharmacy databases in relation to homecare services Supporting the assistant practitioners and specialist technician on the day-to-day provision of homecare

We are a teaching Trust, teaching undergraduates from Birmingham Medical Schools, St Georges Grenada, and are also part of the Black Country training scheme with core and higher specialist trainees from the West Midlands School of Psychiatry. We have a good record of encouraging and supporting specialty doctors if their aim is to achieve postgraduate exams and go on to Higher Specialist Training. There are good opportunities for applicants interested in education and research. Specialty Doctors will cover on average 1:11 out of hours second on-call rota.

There will be commitment to a minimum 2 general cardiology per week as well as a contribution to the general cardiology Specialty Registrar rota (full shift). The successful applicant will also be expected to support inpatient care under the supervision of the consultant team. An expanding research and clinical trials programme is in place in which the successful candidate will be expected to participate fully, with a protected session for research and audit in the timetable. A tailored training programme can be negotiated around this service provision. LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY This will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that the levels of responsibility will be that of ST6 or above, and the successful candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with responsibility to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or equivalent. TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING Whilst the advertised post is a Trust Doctor, it is expected that the successful applicant will be able to access opportunities to attend weekly teaching and monthly educational departmental meetings. An expanding research and clinical trials programme is in place, in which the successful candidate will be expected to participate fully, with a protected session for research and audit in the timetable. Depending on the candidates level of experience and needs, training opportunities can be tailored, including basic angiography and pacing, as well as more complex interventional procedures. The post is fixed term starting February 2025 to cover a period of reduced rotational StR posts. The candidate should have basic skills in echocardiography in order to perform on call duties (LV function, valve assessment and assessment for significant pericardial fluid) at a tertiary cardiac centre.

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight body mass index Routine Blood Tests MMSE Test NHS Health checks Part one of Diabetic checks Hypertension monitoring and other long-term conditions Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions Perform new patient health checks Recognising changes in pts CBS- Must be reported Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

To provide a comprehensive and high quality medical secretarial service to support clinical teams (Consultants, their medical teams e.g. junior medical staff or specialist nursing staff as appropriate) in delivering high quality care to the patients of Leeds and beyond. This role will additionally make a key contribution in improving the patient experience by supporting Directorate teams with the movement of patients through their 18-week pathway or other national waiting time standards as appropriate. The post-holder will: Work as part of a team to ensure that all clinical correspondence is turned around in a timely manner to allow patients to move through their pathway without any delays Work with Consultants and their medical teams. Manage their workload in line with departmental requirements or as identified by the Senior Medical Secretary. Deal with patient enquiries. Play a key role in ensuring that patients move systematically through their pathways by ensuring that the next steps are in the pipeline. 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART Service Manager Patient Services Coordinator Assistant PSC/Senior Medical Secretary Team Medical Secretary 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Correspondence & Support to Clinical Services Typing/proofreading clinical correspondence relating to outpatient and inpatient attendances and other patient related correspondence on behalf of the consultant and clinical teams. Use a range of IT skills to support the clinical work of the consultant e.g. use of databases and spread sheets. Support administrative process as deemed appropriate by the PSC. To support the clinical teams in the delivery of excellent patient care by actively working with colleagues and other Departments to ensure that all patients registered within the service are proactively supported through their patient journey (This would include but is not limited to: ensuring that follow-up and/or discharge appointments have been made for patients when required escalating to the Patient Services Co-ordinator where appointments have been booked outside the requested timescales). Any other general administrative duties associated with the consultant/clinical team outpatient and inpatient workload. Answer phone calls and deal with enquiries relating to patients and clinical work from a variety of sources, directly resolving where possible or transferring to appropriate personnel. Liaise with GPs, hospital staff and others on behalf of consultant in relation to clinical workload. Maintaining an effective administration service In conjunction with other Team Medical Secretaries and under the supervision of the Patient Services Co to work collectively as a team proactively planning workloads to meet different deadlines and timescales. Create and maintain appropriate record systems relating to clinical workload e.g. tests and results spread sheets Provide guidance to clerical support officers as necessary. Ensure that health records are tracked on entering and leaving the Department and stored in an appropriate manner in line with Trust Policy and patient confidentiality. Ensure that health records are always maintained to a high standard. All documentation and investigation results must be securely filed in the correct section in chronological order. Support Data Quality Indicators by ensuring that patient information is accurate and updated on relevant paper and computerised systems. Access information systems to obtain clinical information as required by the medical teams including investigation results or other information e.g. from results server, PPM or WinDIP. Work as part of the team to ensure that all phone calls are answered within the department during core office hours. Provide information to PSC/Assistant PSC, as appropriate, relating to workload and work outstanding. Provide cover for other team secretaries/clerical staff when on annual leave or sick leave. Additional duties Any other duties that from time to time may be deemed necessary by the Trust/Directorates that is commensurate to the role. 5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values 6. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating, and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. 7. INFECTION CONTROL The jobholder must always comply with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. 8. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This always includes complying with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system 9. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. 10. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. 9. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will be expected to establish, maintain, and respect good working relationships and communication with both internal and external organisations, institutions and individuals with whom they come into contact, including those associated with the specialty area and as appropriate within the role. The post holder will be expected to represent themselves and the service in a professional, courteous and respectful manner at all times. - Consultants and other Senior Clinical Staff - Junior medical staff - Multidisciplinary team members e.g. nursing colleagues, AHPs etc - Own Directorate Managers and others within the Trust - Colleagues within the Trust - GPs and administrative staff within Primary Care - Patients and relatives 10. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: The role requires high levels of accuracy in producing clinical correspondence that meets a high-quality standard as part of the provision of an effective secretarial service. There will be long and frequent periods where the post holder will be in front of a VDU either typing or proof reading. The post holder may be required to lift small loads and handle stock and stationery e.g. paper in and out of their Department. ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Prolonged periods of concentration are required for transcribing or proofreading medical correspondence and using patient related information. This may frequently be interrupted with phone calls or via face-to-face contact with other members of the team e.g. Consultants. iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: The post holder will be handling sensitive patient-related information daily and as such may be regularly (daily) subjected to difficult and emotional situations such as serious illness, bereavement or anxious family members. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: The post will require use of a VDU and keyboard on a daily basis.