Job responsibilities
Working alongside the doctors and nurses at the surgery, the post holder will be responsible for the following:
Clinical
1. To see patients independently. To
diagnose and treat within the setting of the GP facility.
2. Assist in the development of an
integrated approach to the delivery of patient care involving all relevant
stakeholders including health and social care organisations, particularly
within the primary care field.
3. To provide telephone assessment to
patients calling the surgery and inviting them to attend the surgery if
appropriate.
4. To provide clinical expertise to
patients walking in to, or with appointment at the surgery, by assessing and
treating their medical condition.
5. To provide clinical support to
colleagues at the surgery.
6. Continue to develop, expand, cascade
and role model own personal clinical expertise as autonomous/independent
practitioner.
7. In partnership with others,
challenge and critically evaluate the boundaries of autonomous practice, such
that patient access, choice and outcomes will improve.
8. Help in the development and
evaluation of clinical guidelines. Involved in team discussions to ensure best
practice.
9. Develop own areas of specific
clinical expertise in order to link acute, primary, community and emergency
care sectors in expanding nursing practice within the surgery.
Organisational
1. To take clinical responsibility for
themselves and to provide assistance and supervision to other health
professionals as required.
2. To assist in the maintenance of
clinical standards and to share in the efficient running of the service.
3. To share the responsibility for the
security and care of equipment.
4. To be aware of the Political and
Social issues which affect the delivery of healthcare.
5. To help in the development of policy
and procedure within the surgery.
Communication
1. To maintain accurate patient records
for users of the service, using the designated software system for the
practice.
2. To be aware of responsibilities
under the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
3. To attend regular team meetings.
4. To ensure effective communication
with colleagues and the wider health care community as appropriate when referring
a patient.
5. Working with interpreters [link
workers] for non-English speaking patients.
6. Record and report all clinical
incidents to GP Lead.
7. Assess individual communication
needs and understanding for informed consent.
Education, Training & Research
1. Contribute to data gathering as
needed for QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets.
2. To take responsibility for own
professional development undertaking training for specific clinical tasks.
3. Participate in clinical audit. For Clinical
Governance and Training purposes a random sample of the clinical notes written
by every clinician (nurses and doctors) will be audited regularly against a set
of criteria. These criteria include clarity and accuracy of documentation as
well as standards of good clinical practice.
4. Participate in research programmes
as appropriate.
5. Participate in the development and
implementation of standards and audit activities.
General
The responsibilities of the post will
be the subject of on-going review between the post holder and line manager. The
post holder may be required to undertake other duties to meet the needs of this
developing service.
1. The Post Holder will be required to
work flexibly, which may include additional hours, to cover holidays and
sickness.
2. To maintain active NMC registration.
3. To adhere to Organisational policies.
4. To ensure confidentiality at all
times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of
employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with policies
and Caldicott guidelines.
5. Attend all mandatory training
courses and the updates and any study days as appropriate to the post
6. Attend performance and development
reviews (PDR) with your line manager. You will have a PDR at least once a year
and twice during the probationary period with the line manager. This process
will include the development of a Personal Development Plan.
7. To carry out other duties
commensurate with the grade as directed.
8. Attend meetings as requested by the
practice leads.
9. Establish and maintain effective
working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
10. Maintaining regular consistent and
professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant
health and safety / environmental procedures.
11. To have a good understanding of Practice policies and procedures.