Additional Information
Infection Prevention & Control
All Trust employees, whether involved directly or indirectly in the provision of healthcare, have a duty to co-operate with and implement Trust policies and procedures in preventing and controlling infection. This includes co-operation with colleagues and contractors also involved in the provision of healthcare so far as is necessary to enable the Trust to meet its obligations under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
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Safe Guarding
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and ensure they work in accordance with the LAS Safeguarding Child and Adult at Risks Policies and Procedures.
Staff should ensure that they remain up to date with safeguarding training requirements and know how to report safeguarding concerns or allegations against staff and should follow safeguarding policy and procedures and the allegations against staff policy.
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Confidentiality
Maintain confidentiality in relation to personal data held for colleagues and patients, ensuring that it is processed lawfully; for no purpose other than that for which it was obtained; is relevant to that purpose; is retained for no longer than is necessary; is processed in accordance with the rights of the subject to access and accuracy; and is protected from accidental loss or damage in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (as amended), and records management guidance.
Maintain confidentiality of patient-identifiable personal data using a non-identifiable alternative, where practicable, and limiting access on a strictly need to know basis in accordance with the responsibilities of the Trust’s Caldicott Guardian.
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Risk
Accept personal responsibility for contributing to the Trust’s management of risk, including the reasonable avoidance of any action which would knowingly cause unacceptable risk to self, others, or to the Trust.
As far as is reasonably practicable attempt to prevent other people from undertaking tasks or actions which would knowingly cause risks to self, others, or to the Trust, in accordance with Trust policy and training.
Identify and report actual or potential hazards/ risks in the work environment in accordance with Trust policies, and take immediate action to minimise risks where it is reasonably practicable to do so.
Identify and report to the appropriate authority incidents of risk, neglect, abuse or endangerment to vulnerable adults and children.
Follow LAS policy on use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) e.g. Stab Vests, Hi- Visibility Clothing, Gloves, Visors etc.
Awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.
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Equality and Diversity
The Trust recognises the need for a diverse workforce and is committed to Equal opportunities in employments. And seeks to eliminate unlawful discrimination. To promote equality of opportunity and good relations between staff and patients (including volunteers, contractors and bank staff) must at all times fulfill their responsibility with regards to the Trust Equality and Diversity policy and the Equality Act of 2010. All individuals have responsibility to highlight any potential discriminatory practice
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Health and Safety at Work
In addition to the Trust's responsibilities under the Health and Safety legislation, you are reminded of your responsibilities for health and safety at work under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (as amended) and associated legislation. These include the duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and others in your work activities and to co-operate with your employer in the discharge of its statutory duties. You must adhere strictly to the Trust's policies and procedures on health and safety and report all accidents, dangerous occurrences, unsafe practices or damage to your manager promptly using the Trust's incident reporting system. You must make use of appropriate training, safety equipment, protective clothing and footwear and attend training. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
If the post you are undertaking requires you to complete a DBS disclosure, this will be managed and processed in line with the DBS Policy and you will be required to sign up and maintain your subscription to the DBS Update Service.
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