Job summary
To work autonomously within the community at an advanced level of practice, using clinical assessment and treatment skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems relating to minor illness or injury, abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches. To make sound judgements in the absence of full information and to manage varying degrees of risk when there are complex, competing, ambiguous information or uncertainty
About us
As a Practice we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We recognise patients as individuals with wants and needs and also as part of a family and the wider community. We aim to care for our patients whatever their problem may be in a compassionate and confidential manner.
As a Practice we want to embrace opportunities to deliver services based in the local community wherever possible.
The only way to deliver this is to have a motivated, well trained and supported health care team who are fulfilled in their work.
We recognise that the NHS has limited funds, so want to work with patients to prioritise and champion the services they need and to be able to set up new and innovative services.
We will work across regional and national organisations to ensure best care for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. assess and triage patients, including sameday triage
2. advise patients on general healthcare andpromote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients toother community or voluntary services.
3. be ableto:
a. perform specialist health checks and reviews
b. perform and interpret ECGs; alongside other results asappropriate
c. perform investigatory procedures asrequired
d. undertake the collection of pathologicalspecimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc.
e. perform investigatory procedures needed bypatients and those requested by GPs
4. communicate proactively and effectivelywith all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending andcontributing to meetings as required
5. collaborate with other members of thepractice including doctors, nurses and other AHPs, accepting referrals andreferring to them for specialist care
6. maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation,ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated withpatient health care and registration with the practice
7. prescribe, issue and review medications asappropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) andlocal clinical guidelines and local care pathways.This will be done in accordance with evidence-based practice and national andpractice protocols, and within scope of practice
8. work with patients in order to supportcompliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
9. provide information and advice onprescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effectsand interactions
10. assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluatetreatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with anundifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs
11. clinically examine and assess patient needsfrom a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical careaccordingly
12. prioritise health problems and interveneappropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,including initiation of effective emergency care
13. diagnose and manage both acute and chronicconditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into amanagement plan
14. support patients to adopt health promotionstrategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. BSc in a training programme approved by College of Paramedics
2. Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
3. Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7
4. Full UK driving licence
Desirable
5. Non medical prescribing qualification
6. Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
Experience
Essential
7. Experience in managing a designated caseload
8. Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
9. Working knowledge of IT systems
Desirable
10. Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
Skills and Attributes
Essential
11. Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
12. Ability to analyse and interpret complex/often incomplete information and recommend appropriate course of action
13. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
14. Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
15. Experience of working within a primary care setting