Job Description

1. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.
2. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust\'s \'Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)\' policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to:
1. Ensure the Trust\'s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust\'s Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining
a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public
and staff.
3. The HSC Code of Conduct for Employees sets out the standards of conduct expected of all staff in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust and outlines the standards of conduct and behaviours required during and after employment with the Trust. Professional staff are expected to also follow the code of conduct for their own professions.
4. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies.
5. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.
6. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.
7. All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
8. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, including full participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.
9. Represent the Trust\'s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This post may evolve over time and this will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust\'s area, as needs of the service demand.

Company

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST - NORTHERN IRELAND is a Trust that cares about you and your career

The Southern Trust is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland employing approximately 13,000 staff and spends \xc2\xa3532 million annually in the delivery of the health and social care services. The Trust provides integrated hospital, community and primary care services. The region is largely rural, dotted with busy towns and picturesque villages.

The Southern Trust delivers services from a number of hospitals, community-based settings and in some cases directly in individuals\' homes. Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill hospitals are the main acute hospitals which form the Southern Trust Acute Hospital Network - serving a population of over 360,000. Each year in our hospital network there are approximately 63,000 inpatient admissions; 25,000 day cases; 300,000 outpatient appointments; 116,000 Emergency Department attendances; and over 6,000 births. Statistics updated in 2015.

The Southern Trust\'s acute hospital network was reaffirmed in 2016 as one of the UK\'s Top Hospitals for the fifth consecutive year. The national CHKS Top 40 Hospitals programme recognises acute sector organisations for their achievements in healthcare quality, improvement and performance.

Craigavon Area Hospital
Craigavon Area Hospital is the main acute hospital within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust providing acute services to the local population.
Services at Craigavon Area Hospital include:
General Surgery
Gynaecology
Urology
General Medicine
Paediatrics including Surgery, Urology and ENT
Geriatrics Acute
Special Care Babies
Dermatology
ENT
Haematology
Intensive Care
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine (ED)
Obstetrics
Trauma & Orthopaedics

Many additional specialties are represented as outpatients services including Ophthalmology, Neurology, Maxillo-Facial and Plastic Surgery, Orthodontic and Special Dental Clinics. The Macmillan Building is the dedicated Cancer Unit and provides dedicated accommodation for Oncology and Haematology outpatient clinics and day procedures.

A 74-bed Psychiatry facility acute inpatient care facility (Bluestone Unit) is also located on the Craigavon Area Hospital site.
Daisy Hill Hospital
Daisy Hill Hospital is an essential part of the hospital network provided by the Southern Trust and its natural catchment is a rural population. It is one of the best-performing hospitals in Northern Ireland.
Services at Daisy Hill Hospital include:
24 hour Emergency Department
ENT and Paediatrics
Maternity Department
Coronary Care Unit
Special Care Baby Unit
Surgical High Dependency Unit
Inpatient beds in Medicine, Stroke, Rehabilitation, Surgery and Gynaecology
Day Procedure Unit
Radiography Department
Specialist Renal Service

We are a teaching Trust that works closely with our partners in the Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Agency (NIMDTA), commissioning and across health care in area that is a great place to work, live and unwind. We work in partnership with Queen\'s University Belfast providing high quality medical training for all our students.

Working for us

As part of our medical workforce you will be one of the leaders and the role models in our team of outstanding people. We will make sure we invest in your continued development and enable you to deliver great care to your patients.

Our doctors play a vital role in the care and treatment of our patients and in return you can expect an environment that treats you as a valued member of the Trust and will support your professional development. We offer excellent terms and conditions plus a wide range of polices and schemes aimed at providing an exceptional working environment.

Our doctors play a vital role in the care and treatment of our patients and in return you can expect a positive experience that will support your development as a key member of the Southern Trust. But don\'t just take our word for it - listen to the comments of a few of our European doctors who have chosen to relocate from their home country and make a career with the Southern Trust:

A beautiful place to live

In addition to a great many attractive and historic villages, the Southern Trust area comprises busy towns including Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan and Banbridge, plus the cities Armagh and Newry. Each provides a snapshot of the range and variety that life in Northern Ireland has to offer.

You can access Northern Ireland by car in about two hours - north to south or east to west - and in between there is a rich variety of scenery, cultural attractions and leisure opportunities. Get into the great outdoors and you will find dramatic coastlines, castles, mountains, lakes and some of the best historic landmarks.

For individuals and families alike, a fantastic lifestyle is on offer here, with high-quality affordable housing, some of the best schools in Northern Ireland, plus excellent sport and recreational activities.

Our values

• To treat people fairly and with respect
• To be open and honest and act with integrity
• To put patients, clients, carers and community at the heart of all we do
• To value staff and support their development to improve our care To embrace change for the better
• To listen and learn

• Provide safe, high quality care
• Maximise independence and choice for our patients
• Support people and communities to live healthy lives and improve their wellbeing Be a great place to work
• Make the best use of resources
• Be a good social partner within our local communities

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