Job responsibilities
The job holder will have to:
- Provide first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated undiagnosed problems that access the acute on the day service, routine appointments, or telephone triage.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and patients with complex needs
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings and reports.
- Directly admits patients to secondary care hospitals in acute medical need.
- Refer patients to other medical specialities for assessment when indicated including fast track referrals
- To take responsibility for making autonomous decisions in relation to patient care.
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
- Proactively identify, diagnose 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.
- As an independent prescriber, the post holder will prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
- 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 scope of practice
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments, provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Therefore, the successful candidate must have the following knowledge, training and experience:
- Registered with a UK professional body, such as the NMC or HCPC etc.
- Degree level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
- MSC in Advanced Practice or equivalent qualification, or working towards/ willingness to undertake
- Life Support qualifications
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long term and/ or complex conditions or needs
- Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by professional bodies
- Substantial experience working in Primary Care
- Significant post registration experience
Hours: we have full-time and part-time hours available.
About Whinhill Medical Practice
We are pleased to announce that Whinhill Medical Practice hasjoined OneMedical Group team from 1 February 22; we will be continuing and building on the good work of the team. Were excited about moving the service forwards and to what the future holds.
Location: 20 Whinhill road, Aberdeen, AB11 7XH
Clinical systems:We use SystemOne
Our Benefits:
- NHS Pension with 20.9% Employer Contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays(pro-rata, if part-time); the annual leave entitlementrises with length of service
- Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
- Paid for Indemnity cover
- Learning and Development time (5% of weekly hours)
- Enhanced Maternity, Maternity Support (Paternity), Adoption pay
- Family friendly employment policies
- Special and Significant Event Leave
- Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
- Internal wellbeing support through OMGs Wellbeing Advisors
- Employee Assistance Program run by award winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts
- Continued personal and professional development
Our services are made up of innovative, GP and ACP-led multi-specialty teams, who make sure we practice safely and effectively, whilst creating a positive and rewarding workplace environment for colleagues delivering a high-quality experience for patients.
OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk
