NursingNetUK

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• To be conversant with radiology information system (RIS), IPM, ward board and pathology result software in order to undertake clerical duties. When working out of hours tracking of the patient journey through the external party portal will be required in CT/MR
• Organise the daily room bookings and ensure an efficient patient flow through the imaging department from point of referral.
• Assist patients with toileting if required
• Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct patient positioning

• Be aware of the patient’s needs – emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. 
• Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
• Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
• To empower patients and their families to make their own decisions about health and choices. Work with patients and carers to aid a successful examination making reasonable adjustments, if necessary, to achieve that

• To undertake a range of clinical competencies, for example safe venepuncture and Cannulation as requested by the Registered Health Care Professional and have competencies checked annually by a Registered Healthcare Professional. Removal of cannulas according to policy with correct documentation will also be undertaken.
• To undertake the delivery of oxygen therapy, as required.
• At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological measurements within the remit of the SIDA role and report accurately to the Registered Health Care Professional, the assessment undertaken, on patients. This may include basic observations, NEWS2 scores , height and weight.
• Assist the Registered Health Care Professional in maintaining a clean environment
• Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered health care professional undertake clinical activities such as ECG recording, blood glucose monitoring, assistance with sterile procedures.
• Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.
• Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours. Each area will have local SOP’s with associated compliance checklists that need to be undertaken daily.
• Actively participate in and attend unit meetings.
• Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking care procedures
• Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered healthcare professional as required
• Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security.This includes being conversant with and adhering to radiation protection safety and understanding access restrictions to the MR scanner.
• Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
• Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
• Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
• Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
• Post holders are required to work independently with regard to routine, delegated tasks, following established good practice and refer non-routine tasks appropriately
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