Main duties of the job include providing face-to-face and telephone consultations for routine and urgent care. Conduct patient home visits and manage patient care within Practices, including investigating and reviewing results, developing care plans, and making necessary referrals. Issue and sign repeat prescriptions, adhering to national and local guidelines.
Administer and manage patient queries, test results, referral letters, and any other duties as required in a timely manner. Make clear consultation notes and records using EMIS. Ensure safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective care in line with Practice disease management protocols and NICE guidelines. Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice.
Review and manage patient medications following appropriate policies and local clinical guidelines. Work with our clinical and support teams in delivering holistic and patient-centered care. Actively participate in MDT and care conference meetings as required. Participate in on-call duties if required.
Health Promotion and Patient Support: Regularly screen for lifestyle factors and support patients in adopting health promotion strategies and self-care principles. Contribute to the delivery of anticipatory care plans.
Professional Development: Maintain awareness of clinical practice developments. Attend PCN-wide meetings and clinical meetings. Participate in performance reviews and take responsibility for your personal development. Engage in mandatory training and attend courses as required.
Team Collaboration: Provide clinical support and guidance to both clinical and administrative staff to maintain the highest care standards. Collaborate with health and social care providers to deliver an integrated, safe service.
Risk Management and Compliance: Adhere to all practice policies and procedures, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, and data protection. Apply infection control measures and manage risks in compliance with local and national guidelines. Contribute to clinical governance through audits, peer reviews, and significant event analysis.
Patient Safety and Confidentiality: Ensure patient and carer confidentiality in line with practice policies. Manage patient data securely, only disclosing it to authorized persons.
Equality and Diversity: Support equality and diversity in all aspects of patient care and teamwork. Respect the privacy, dignity, and rights of patients and colleagues.
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