Job responsibilities Undertakes comprehensive clinical assessment of a patients condition Requests, performs and interprets data from diagnostic tests eg blood gases, pathology and medical imaging investigations Initiates and manages clinical treatment plans Provides accurate and effective handovers Undertakes invasive interventions within scope of practice including the insertion of arterial catheters, central venous catheters, Vascaths, PICCs, midlines, peripheral venous catheters, nasogastric tubes and urinary catheters. Undertake advanced airway management, including drug assisted endotracheal intubation in accordance with and following successful completion of FICMs Advanced airway management for Advanced Critical Care Practitioners skills framework. Initiates and adjusts mechanical ventilation and other forms of respiratory support If trained and competent to do so undertakes point of care ultrasound examinations to assist with clinical assessment and decision making Provides professional leadership and support within a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge across a range of subject areas relevant to the field of critical care Critically analyses, evaluates and synthesises different sources of information for the purpose of assessing and managing the care of a critically ill patient. Applies the principles of diagnosis and clinical reasoning that underlie clinical judgement and decision making. Applies theory to practice through a clinical decision-making model Initiates emergency treatment plans for unanticipated clinical conditions. Undertakes inter and intra-hospital transfers of level 2 and 3 patients Understands the professional accountability and legal frameworks for advanced practice, fulfils the requirement of the FICM ACCP Curriculum Applies the principles of evidence-based practice to the management of the critically ill patient As an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber, prescribe in accordance with HSCs policy. If appropriately qualified as in accordance with HSCs non-medical authorisation blood components policy, authorise the administration of blood products (Policy not yet approved) Understands and performs clinical audit.