GP with Extended Role in Pain Management

Communications • We treat our patients, theirfamiliesand our staff with dignity and respect. We communicate with everyone in a clear and open way. • Ensure patient treatment plans are communicated effectively to patients, carers, and other relevant colleagues. • Ensure excellent and clear documentation in patient records • Effective communication with the MDT team and admin teams around the planning of clinical activity Management & Service Development • In conjunction with the Head of Service /Specialty Manager, Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future. • In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency Supervision • The post holder will beallocatedclinician supervision time, from a named consultant pain specialist. Planning and organising • Prioritise workload efficiently and safely • Effective planning and organizing of patient treatments and diagnostic examinations Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources • Ensure use ofconsumables are available within the trust andprocuredvia trust contracts • Ensure any proposed new equipmenttrials,are taken through theappropriate governanceprocess prior to use and that a full financial evaluation is included • Contribute ideas and initiatives aimed at cost improvements within the service Responsibility for Policy • Ensure that any incidents are reportedimmediatelyto Clinical Governancein accordance with, for example, COSHH regulations, Health, and Safety at Work Act, and RIDDOR • Ensure that all staff implement and adhere toall policies and standard operating procedures, which embed the safety of all patients and staff, including the adherence toNatSSIPSandLocSSIPS • To adhere to policies and guidelines of the Trust • Toparticipatein relevant audit and quality assurance processes • To attend M&M reviews and Departmental Governance meetings Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership • Maintain confidentiality of staff and patients • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written, and verbal,maintainingprofessional standards expected across all platforms of social media and IT usage • Lead by example to ensuretimelyand effective communication with patients, staff, relatives, and carers in relation to care issues • Responsible for providing leadership torelevantmembers of the clinical team • Educational / Clinical supervisory duties as required by the role Responsibilities for data and information resources • To take part in the Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Strategy of the Trust and ensure handwritten and electronic patient records are stored securely andmaintainedfor all aspects of patient care • To complete relevant medical records as per policies and procedures using electronic systems Physical Skills and Effort • Requires technical skills to perform clinical procedures • Appropriately use clinical equipment to carry out the job role • Use of physical effort to carry out the demands of the job role • To be able to receive and send emails and correctly and efficiently use all necessary Trust IT applications. • Take allappropriate measuresto protect oneself and others by wearing theappropriate levelof PPE Job description Job responsibilities Communications • We treat our patients, theirfamiliesand our staff with dignity and respect. We communicate with everyone in a clear and open way. • Ensure patient treatment plans are communicated effectively to patients, carers, and other relevant colleagues. • Ensure excellent and clear documentation in patient records • Effective communication with the MDT team and admin teams around the planning of clinical activity Management & Service Development • In conjunction with the Head of Service /Specialty Manager, Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future. • In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency Supervision • The post holder will beallocatedclinician supervision time, from a named consultant pain specialist. Planning and organising • Prioritise workload efficiently and safely • Effective planning and organizing of patient treatments and diagnostic examinations Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources • Ensure use ofconsumables are available within the trust andprocuredvia trust contracts • Ensure any proposed new equipmenttrials,are taken through theappropriate governanceprocess prior to use and that a full financial evaluation is included • Contribute ideas and initiatives aimed at cost improvements within the service Responsibility for Policy • Ensure that any incidents are reportedimmediatelyto Clinical Governancein accordance with, for example, COSHH regulations, Health, and Safety at Work Act, and RIDDOR • Ensure that all staff implement and adhere toall policies and standard operating procedures, which embed the safety of all patients and staff, including the adherence toNatSSIPSandLocSSIPS • To adhere to policies and guidelines of the Trust • Toparticipatein relevant audit and quality assurance processes • To attend M&M reviews and Departmental Governance meetings Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership • Maintain confidentiality of staff and patients • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written, and verbal,maintainingprofessional standards expected across all platforms of social media and IT usage • Lead by example to ensuretimelyand effective communication with patients, staff, relatives, and carers in relation to care issues • Responsible for providing leadership torelevantmembers of the clinical team • Educational / Clinical supervisory duties as required by the role Responsibilities for data and information resources • To take part in the Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Strategy of the Trust and ensure handwritten and electronic patient records are stored securely andmaintainedfor all aspects of patient care • To complete relevant medical records as per policies and procedures using electronic systems Physical Skills and Effort • Requires technical skills to perform clinical procedures • Appropriately use clinical equipment to carry out the job role • Use of physical effort to carry out the demands of the job role • To be able to receive and send emails and correctly and efficiently use all necessary Trust IT applications. • Take allappropriate measuresto protect oneself and others by wearing theappropriate levelof PPE