NCHD Theatre Surgical Assistant - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Casual/Bank
Overview of role:
UPMC are recruiting an NCHD within the the theatre department of Aut Even Hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- The post holder will work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, medical and
non-medical to provide a seamless service for patients
- Diagnose and treat patients under the direction of the consultant surgical and medical
staff.
- Will document patients’ assessment, history and physical on admission and write
appropriate follow up comments in case notes in line with the Assessment of Patient
Policy.
- Will conduct daily re – assessment on in –patients as advised by the consultant and or
nursing staff.
- Whilst on duty will conduct three hourly ward visits to address any non-emergency
requests by the Nursing or Multidisciplinary team.
- To carry a Dect Phone at all times while on duty and to response to each call in an
efficient manner.
- Assist the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in theatres as directed
- Support the medical/nursing team with emergency care of patients.
- Complete medical assessments in pre assessment clinic as required.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically required
- Initiate and monitor treatment as clinically appropriate and safe
- Carry out clinical procedures as requested by Consultants
i administer IV drugs
ii cannulate/site IV lines
iii venepuncture
iv catheterise male patients
v ECGs
- Participate in the Code Blue emergency response including Code Blue daily huddle
- Discuss care with patients and relatives as appropriate
- To ensure discharge summaries are completed as per Discharge Policy requested by
consultants and or nursing staff.
- Further own knowledge of diagnosis and management
- Participate in programmes of research, education and training
- Ability to access policies on Q-Pulse and to log incidents as required.
Medication Management:
- Will work in line with all Medication Policies relevant to your role.
- Will complete medicine reconciliation as required.
- Will complete appropriateness review as required
Accreditation:
- To work with the clinical team and quality department with processes of care that support compliance with JCI standards.
Training and Audit:
· To complete one Clinical Audit on an annual basis.
- Clinical Audit can be defined as the "systematic review and evaluation of current practice with reference to research-based standards to improve patient care." IMC.
· A team approach maybe to taken to the Selected Clinical Audit, under the guidance of the Orthopaedic Consultant. · All members of staff are expected to attend mandatory training sessions on an annual basis or as appropriate.
- All members of staff are expected to participate in any in house or external training or education sessions appropriate to their position.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- All NCHD’s are required under their IMC Registration to participate in continuing professional development. From time to time the Hospital will host educational events which will generate CPD points.
Committee Membership
- Each NCHD is invited to be a member of the internal Drugs and Therapeutic Committee and the Infection Control Committee.
Expectations:
The NCHD will:
- Contact the appropriate Consultant regarding patient care prior to initiating treatment
- Deal with emergency situations across the hospital site
- Review patients, visitors and staff members following an accident. Complete accident and incident forms
- Access all documents, policies, and procedures and report incidents and complaints through our hospital quality management system – Q-Pulse.
- Maintain detailed and legible case notes regarding all aspects of patient treatment by them
- Access all documents, policies, and procedures and report incidents and complaints through our hospital quality management system – Q Pulse.
- Be familiar with ward protocols
- Participate in hospital initiatives to improve the quality of patient care
- Be cost conscious and cost effective without compromising patient care
- Demonstrate behaviour consisted with the values of the Hospital
- Maintain patient confidentiality .
Accreditation
· Will familiarise themselves with policies, procedures and guidelines directly related to their clinical care and area.
- Assist in the review of policies, procedures and Guidelines under the direction of the chapter lead/department manager.
General
- Through the course of the working day or week there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
- Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
- To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.
Quality & Safety – Safe Culture
- Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
- You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
- Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
- Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.
Health & Safety
- UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses.
- All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.
Information Governance
In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly
confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
Qualifications & Experience:
Skills Essential to the Post
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Qualifications: - Applicants must be fully registered with Medical Council of Ireland.
- Up to date certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS
Experience:
- Sufficient medical diagnostic and surgical experience and the capability to fulfil the functions of the post
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge: - Diagnose and treat patients under the direction of the consultant surgical and medical staff.
- Initiate and monitor treatment as clinically appropriate and safe
· Evidence of continuing professional development · Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically required
- Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships including the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect
- Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service.
- Demonstrate effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role
· Participate in the development, promotion and implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines · Demonstrate an awareness of developments within the hospital
Personal
Competencies: · Attend in a timely manner all mandatory education sessions · Time management skills. · Able to act quickly to address urgent matters. · Adhere to organisational dress code
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
