Scope and Purpose of the Role To deliver a high standard of patient care as a Practitioner in an Urgent Treatment Centre, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base To manage a clinical caseload, dealing with presenting patients needs in an urgent care setting. To manage at times complex situations whilst balancing the needs of the department and own work in the face of competing demands for time. To support the team (where applicable) and ensure the highest standards of care are provided for the patients. To teach, supervise and facilitate others in all aspects of care within the service Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership at all times Job Dimensions To manage own clinical workload in the UTC responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services, whilst supporting others to do the same. The development and use of referral pathways to the local acute NHS Trust services to Diagnostic and Treatment Centres. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility Clinical Role Make professionally autonomous decisions for which the individual is accountable and support others where appropriate in their decision making. Provide a first point of contact within the UTC for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports, eg x-ray. Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care. Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care. Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills. Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate. Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery. Professional Role Monitor the effectiveness of your own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review. Maintain professional registration. Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up to date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspect of the role is maintained. Work within the Professional Code of Conduct. Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest guidance and other pertinent standards. Keep up-to-date with relevant health related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation. Work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside the practice.