Lesion Photo Clinic Practitioner - Boston, United Kingdom - DMC Healthcare

DMC Healthcare

Verified Company

Boston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence to in order to deal effectively with complex and sensitive patient information, distressed or aggressive patients, or those with an impaired level of understanding Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other services.

Ability to perform holistic assessment, critically analyse complex patient information or situations Ability to critically analyse patient information or situations and make clinical judgements and decisions as to the best course of action Strong IT skills Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Skilled in clinical history taking Excellent attention to detail Clinical Care Act as an advanced practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and knowledge.

Carrying our lesion photo clinics and to complete procedures related to these. Triage of suitable referrals for lesion photo clinics.

Triage patients presenting as walk-ins to the appropriate service.

Undertake consultations, both face-to-face and via the telephone, with patients of all ages (neonate to elderly) as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.

Make direct referrals to primary, secondary, and social care services within locally agreed pathways, guidance, and protocols. Where required, support clinicians in clinic for skin procedure or dermatology clinics (rare but may be required).

Provide clinical advice to support staff and clinicians where required. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact. Work as a practitioner as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams to ensure patients needs are met.

Communication Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care. Provide advice and information to patients, carers, and their families where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and professional guidelines.

Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.

Clinical Governance and Service Improvement Work with the Head of Operations to:

Roll out lesion photo clinics across the country to new and existing contracts Provide clinical leadership to other members of the team Manage all governance aspects in relation to the lesion photo clinic pathway, auditing, and monitoring Investigate adverse clinical incidents and complaints Develop and implement clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement Train and audit others to effectively carry out lesion photo clinics Manage all technical aspects with the provider of the software in use Assess the practice of colleagues and juniors Provide support and supervise to assist others to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence-based practice and improved standards of care Set and monitor standards of care Help develop the services available to the primary care population to address identified needs Adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Educational/Personal Development Work with the Head of Operations to:

Develop and maintain an excellent learning environment Develop and implement a range of learning activities for the service Support the development of other members of the clinical team Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy Maintain profession registration requirements i.e., NMC, etc.

Additional Requirements Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.

Be aware of and comply with all infection prevention and control policies & mandatory training; all staff must adhere to infection control measures to promote cleanliness and reduce infections, e.g., hand hygiene, clutter free work environment.

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff.

The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty.

Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in discip