Job responsibilities Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability Clinical To practice autonomously without direct supervision across the four pillars of advanced practice of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service. To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations. To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms. To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively. To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines. To work within the parameters of your skills and knowledge, recognising the limitations to your own practice and to work within the bounds of your training and capability according to regulatory codes of conduct. To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice. To optimise evidence-based practice. To work effectively as part of a multi professional team in collaboration with other members of the service. To adhere to performance measures. To provide health promotion/accident prevention advice for patients and carers. To promote the protection of children and vulnerable adults in accordance with local safeguarding procedures. To adhere to the Infection Prevention and Control policy for the service being provided. To prescribe medication and work within the limitations of current extended Non-Medical Prescribing legislation. Discharge or refer patients as appropriate to internal or external clinical pathways. The ordering, storage, administration and disposal of medicines in a safe, secure manner in accordance with current policy and legislation. Managerial Take part in clinical audits. To attend professional meetings and participate in team meetings. The Clinician will work within guidelines and policies and will support the implementation of policies in own work area and participate in working groups as required. To lead and participate in clinical audit cycle as required. Participate in inductions for newly appointed staff. Responsible for day-to-day supervision, delegation and co-ordination of staff making the best use of their abilities as appropriate. To participate in the appraisal process for themselves and others as appropriate. To identify, report and address poor performance issues. To diffuse challenging behaviour, ensuring that the situation is managed in a sensitive way. To ensure efficient and effective use of material resources/supplies. To identify any problems with resource use/availability and make recommendations for corrective action. Clinical Governance To participate in the clinical governance requirements within the work of the organisation. To practice with the parameters of company policies, protocols and guidelines. To participate in quality improvement within the organisation. To assess and evaluate outcomes of own practice, service intervention and treatment and identifies any short falls in service reporting to relevant managers. To provide mentorship leadership and training to other team members. To ensure the requirements of Health and Safety policy and legislation are maintained. To participate in research and development activities of DHU Health Care. Education Practice Development To participate in the clinical supervision framework for health care professionals within the company. To offer appropriate advice to health and social care professions on care practices, delivery and service development within the parameters of the role and scope of practice. To participate in the ongoing individual professional development within the organisation To mentor and role model as appropriate in the development of triage consultation, the mentorship of junior staff and students, specifically the ARRS team. To complete the mandatory training programme to ensure compliance at all times. Professional To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and Professional Standards of practice of the NMC. To maintain professional and clinical competence through mechanisms of continuing professional development. To act in such a manner at all times to promote confidence and public trust and uphold the reputation and image of DHU Health Care CIC. Communications and Working Relationships Medics PCN Clinical Director. Medics PCN Digital & Transformation Manager and Operational Manager. Medics PCN Clinical Leads. Medics PCN ARRS multidisciplinary team. Practice Managers and staff within the Medics Primary Care Network footprint. Other related services within the local population footprint. Values, behaviours and principles We are always: Compassionate we show kindness, consideration and understanding in everything we do and demonstrate our caring nature to our patient, people and communities. Accomplished a response, adaptable, professional NHS partner, providing the best advice, care and treatment for every individual. Respectful we recognise the value that individual and team difference bring welcoming views, listening, being honest, and learning from others experiences. Encouraging we believe everyone matters, so we inspire confidence in other promoting speaking up, fostering career-long learning and development, and supporting improvement ideas.