Main duties of the job Provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact, by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs. Undertake home visits, in accordance with the relevant protocols. Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable. Refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat & discharge as appropriate.
Instigate necessary invasive/non-invasive diagnostic tests/investigations and interpret findings/reports. Ensure that professional standards are maintained and within the guidance issued by the DoH (Department of Health), the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and the College of Paramedics (COP) Ensure that there is a robust system in place for maintaining clinical governance. Work with multi-disciplinary teams within the Practice and across the broader healthcare community, to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care. Contribute to the Practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery.
Participate in the assessment of community health needs and help to develop patient and family-centred strategies to address them. Help to develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services.