Job responsibilities
Recording clear and
contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes we use EMIS Web
Provide safe, evidence-based,
cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own
home
Clinically examine and assess
patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan
clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a
timely manner
To recognise the need for and be
able to perform and interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory
and radiology.
Prioritise health problems and
intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Ensure appropriate follow up of
patients
Support patients to adopt health
promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of
self-care
Support the delivery of
anticipatory care plans
Recognise and work within your
own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct,
maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health records
Independently prescribe for
patients within your scope of practice. Prescribing in accordance with locally
agreed or national guidelines.
Compiling and issuing
computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
Review medications following the
appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
To maintain an awareness of
developments in clinical practice
Awareness of and compliance with
all relevant practice policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality,
data protection, health and safety and QOF standards.
Be aware of your duties and
responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and
procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults.
CONFIDENTIALITY
You will have access to confidential information
relating to patients and their Carers, practice staff and other healthcare
workers. Patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive
the right to expect that staff
will respect their privacy and act appropriately
Information relating to patients,
carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice
may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice
policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of
personal and sensitive data
HEALTH AND SAFETY - The
post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others
health, safety and security as defined in our Health & Safety Policy, to
include:
Using personal security systems
within the workplace according to PCN guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in
work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those
risks
Making effective use of training
to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection
control procedures, including maintaining a tidy and safe way work area free
from hazards. Effective hand hygiene.
Provide advice on the correct and
safe management of the specimen's process, including collection, labelling,
handling, use of correct containers, storage and transport arrangements
Correct use of personal
protective equipment (PPE) in both routine and extraordinary circumstances
Managing directly all incidents
of accidental exposure
Safe use of sharps, storage and
disposal
Reporting potential risks identified
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY - The
post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers
and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises
the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent
with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity,
needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is
welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances,
feelings priorities and rights.
TRAINING, PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT - Training requirements will be monitored in accordance with PCN
requirements. Relevant personal development will be encouraged and supported by
the PCN. You will be expected to take responsibility for maintaining a record
of own personal and/or professional development
Undertake mandatory and statutory
training as required and attend courses/ study days as deemed
appropriate/necessary
Continually review clinical
practice, responding to National policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participation in an annual
individual performance review / internal appraisal and annual external GP
appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own
personal and/or professional development
Provide leadership and education
for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when
necessary.
Assess own performance and take
accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
QUALITY - The post-holder will
strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Contribute to the achievement of
the highest possible quality standards such as those detailed by their
regulatory body and the CQC.
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.
Implement improvements where necessary
Understanding of the audit
process and of clinical risk management
Alert other team members to
issues of Clinical Governance, quality and risk. Participate in Significant
Event and/or near miss analysis reviews .
Contribute to the effectiveness
of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on
ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Effectively manage own time,
workload and resources
Work in partnership with other
clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding
to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.
COMMUNICATION
Excellent communication skills
(written and oral), when dealing with patients and other team members. The
ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these
effectively.
Demonstrate sensitive communication
styles to ensure patients and carers are fully informed and consent to
treatment
Recognise people's needs for
alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Use developed communication,
negotiation and conflict management skills recognising the need for alternative
methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding,
cultural background etc.
MANAGING RISK
Manage and assess risk within the
areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff
and patients. This includes the escalation of clinical concerns or appropriate
referrals where the management of a clinical situation requires it, or it falls
outside of clinical competence.
Monitor work areas and practices
to ensure they are safe and free from hazards, and conform to health, safety
and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Apply infection control measures
within the practice according to local and national guidelines and in
accordance with the practice policy
