Clinical Responsibilities: Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice Utilise your clinical mentor and other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out. Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, utilising Practice and local guidelines and in a timely manner Pro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-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 own scope of practice. Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed and 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 that promote healthy living and to apply principles of self-care Recognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriate Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news Other responsibilities: Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) as appropriate Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T.
as appropriate and in accordance with Practice protocol Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Deliver care according to evidence based practice, following agreed protocols, local and national guidelines Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as a Primary Care Practitioner and senior member of the team Leadership responsibilities: Act as a positive role model Provide professional leadership as required Support the development of others in order to maximise potential Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required