Consultant in Dermatology - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Out-patient clinics: The clinical work plan (see below) will typically involve PA sessions in out-patient clinic settings and PA sessions in supporting activity. The Dermatology Service in Oxford sees more than 48,000 patients per year including new referrals, follow-up consultations and clinical procedures including laser and surgery. Clinics at both sites normally consist of lists staffed by a consultant with a specialist or research registrar and ST1-2. Nurse led clinics and surgical lists are well established and consultant supervised.

Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs as part of revalidation Management The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust.

He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

Staff should be familiar with the:

Major Incident Policy Fire Policy and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response.

Responsibilities for Health & Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures.

This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. Infection Control Infection Control is everyones responsibility.

All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections All staff employed by the Trust have the following key responsibilities:
Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with the patients surroundings. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.

Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health Equality and Diversity The OUH values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised The Trust will aim to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.

Selection for training and development and promotion will be based on the individuals ability to meet the requirements of the job Freedom of Information The post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is responsible for helping to ensure that the Trust complies with the Act when handling or dealing with any information relating to Trust activity Patient and Public Involvement The Trust is committed to, and has a statutory duty to involve service users, carers and the public in the work of the organisation.

We consider that patient and public involvement is the responsibility of every individual working for our Trust.

All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback.

You will be expected to support the Trust with this through your working practice Serious Incidents All staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safe guard patients, visitors and staff, in accordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy Childrens Rights The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN