The core focus of this role will be working within the Practices Acute team based at Bury Knowle Health Centre in Headington. The Acute team focus on treating patients across the lifespan with acute illnesses ideally on the day and often acting as a first point of contact for patients to the practice. Alongside the Acute Hub, theres the opportunity to work within our developing integrated neighborhood team supporting patients in the community and providing acute and chronic treatment at home to help prevent hospital admission. Youll need to provide and maintain a high standard of care to patients and support the Practice with other tasks as needed.
This will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral of patients depending on their needs. In the course of their work, the Practitioner will: Maintain contemporaneous clinical records for all patient assessments ensuring timely documentation Deliver evidence-based and patient-focused care, ensuring the patients care, dignity, confidentiality and wishes are always respected, working autonomously within their scope of practice and seeking support when needed. Ensure the safety of themselves, colleagues and patients by staying vigilant about infection prevention and control, following practice policies.