Ash Grove Medical Centre is a dynamic and patient centred practice committed to delivering high quality care. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our multidisciplinary team, providing exceptional care to our diverse patient population.
Benefits include:
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)
* Competitive overtime rates
* Free Blue Light Card on completion of six month probationary period
* Health Assured - Employee assistance programme offering free 24 hour confidential helpline
* Free uniform
* Free on site car parking
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you will play a crucial role in supporting our GP's and healthcare team in delivering comprehensive patient care. You will work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing and managing a range of acute and chronic conditions. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and ensuring the smooth delivery of care in the surgery.
About us
Ash Grove Medical Centre is CQC rated 'Good' across all five areas. We are a large GP Practice with 13,000 patient based in Knottingley with a branch surgery in Eggborough.
Ash Grove Medical Centre is led by four GP Partners working alongside the Practice Manager, supported by our clinical and non-clinical team.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
* Conduct clinical assessments, examinations and diagnostic tests
* Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in patients
* Prescribe medications and treatments plans in line with your scope of practice
* Provide expert advice, education and support to patients and families
* Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care
* Contribute to improving care pathways and patient experience
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times, with a duty not to disclose any confidential information after the employment ends.
* To work independently using own initiative and is accountable for own professional actions.
* To assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/intervention and care for patients present with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
* To assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/intervention and care for patients with complex needs.
* Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition.
* Clinically examine and assess patients needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.
* Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and nondrug based treatment methods into a management plan.
* Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practice.
* To work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
* Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions.
* Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care.
* Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and apply principle of self-care.
* Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for mental health.
* Carry out the partners instructions and requests.
* All staff are required to take their share in providing cover, when necessary, for colleagues who may be absent as a result of holidays or illness.
* Maintain a smart appearance and be helpful wherever possible.
* All staff should be conversant with and adhere to all written guidelines and protocols provided and available in particular: The Health and Safety Manual, the In-house Complaints Procedure, the Fire/Alarm Procedures and all protocols that relate to their specific role.
Organisational and Statutory Requirements
The Post Holder must be aware of the responsibility placed on him/her under the Health & Safety at work Act 1974 and ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out in order to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
All employees should understand that it is their personal responsibility to comply with all other organizational and statutory requirements e.g. Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities, Child Protection, The In-house Complaints Procedure, Fire Alarm Protocols and all protocols that relate to their specific role etc.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
Personal/Professional Development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members and patients.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services
The post-holder will apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
Person Specification
Experience
* Proven experience in primary care or community healthcare settings
* Strong clinical assessment and decision making.
* Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
Qualifications
* Holds a Post graduate Degree Qualification in clinical practice degree (level7) or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
* Registered Healthcare Practitioner
* Qualified triage
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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