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Job overview

The post holder undertakes a range of technical duties dealing with patients of all ages from a variety of specialties and will take an active role in the running of the department.  They will provide a high quality service to patients, hospital staff and any other person their duties bring them into contact with.  The post holder will be expected to train, mentor and support junior staff.  They will be expected to act independently whilst running clinics and to act as a clinical resource within the department.

Main duties of the job

            KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Take an active role in the day to day running of the department including supervision of staff and planning of daily workload 

2. Participate in departmental teaching of students in accordance with individual training programmes 

3. Ensure adequate supplies of stock and non-stock items to maintain the needs of the department 

4. Ensure that all tests are performed according to national and departmental guidelines and protocols 

5. Give clear explanations of procedures to patients and present a friendly, helpful and welcoming environment to all visitors to the department at all times.

 6. Clean, sterilise and maintain all departmental equipment in accordance with Trust policies 

7. Be aware of and comply with health and safety policies at all times 

8. Maintain accurate record keeping at all times 

9. Assist with administrative and clerical duties when required 

10. Any other duties and new procedures that may be appropriate to the post in discussion with your line manager 

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo