Professional role Working with the medical team and others in developing new roles, responding to changing healthcare needs. Pro-.....
Professional role Working with the medical team and others in developing new roles, responding to changing healthcare needs. Pro-actively promote the role of the ANP/ACP within the Practice, and externally to key stakeholders and agencies. The individual may be required to undertake the assessment and management of patients within the home environment. To work within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. To maintain own professional development in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Regulations. To promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research. To facilitate and participate in multi-disciplinary education and clinical supervision. Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained. To promote personal development and clinical excellence. Provide clinical supervision and support to other members of the practice nursing team and act as a clinical expert. Participate in organisational decision making, interpret variations in outcomes and use data from information systems to improve practice. Monitor the effectiveness of their clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review. Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation. To play an active role in the development of practice development plans and new services. To manage and take responsibility clinically for the Nursing Team, ensuring PDPs and CPD are undertaken in line with the Practice strategy and vision. To manage and take responsibility for holiday planning and sickness/absence for the nursing team in line with Practice policies. Management of patient health and illness To deliver a high standard of patient care as an Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base. Provide a first point of contact within the Practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports. Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective, and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. Support general practice nursing such as routine injections in accordance with the practice policy and appropriate protocols, PGDs and PSDs ie Childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidelines such as: Flu vaccinations, travel vaccines and completion of patient vaccination records. Anti-psychotic injections, Vit B12 injections and contraceptive injections. Support provision of women's health services including cervical cytology and advice on contraception and the menopause according to practice policy. Contribute to Chronic Disease Management in areas such as: Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CVD Checks, Learning Disabilities, Long Term Conditions and NHS Health Checks and to other Enhanced Service specifications as required. Support undertaking investigative procedures including ECG, blood pressure, urine analysis, foot checks. Support treatment room consultations such as minor injuries, wounds, dressing and treatment of leg ulcers, suture removal, ear examination and syringing. To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of effective emergency care. Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills. To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology and technology. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care. To work within the practice guidelines, policies and protocols. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising computer systems where appropriate and consider the Caldicott Principles in relation to all data handling. Organisational To complete records, audits, reports and respond to appropriate questions and requests. To attend meetings as requested including but not limited to Nursing team, practice team and Protected Learning Time meetings. Support effective communication channels between the whole team. Develop a sound understanding of the appointments database; event scheduling, session planning and essential practice cover needs. Inform Partners / Practice Manager of pressures/difficulties/problem areas when aware. Ensure that orders for supplies are within a reasonable budget and one is constantly seeking to reduce costs to the Partnership. Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment including cleaning and disinfecting items of equipment and keeping an up-to-date record. Support the repair and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment, including equipment maintenance/checking/calibration log. To contribute to practice strategy and developments when requested. To work according to Clinical Governance and support the Clinical Governance Agenda. Understand that common patient complaints may also be the catalyst for change within practice procedures. To understand the role of Risk Management within the practice and contribute to risk assessment and Significant Event Audit and the importance of Infection Control. To actively participate in the delivery of QOF targets, Enhanced Services and others as deemed by the arrangements in general practice finance. You will be expected to participate in the induction plan for all new staff members whatever their role may be as requested by Management. You will be expected to take part in the training programme for any new or role changing staff members as requested by Management. As a clinician be available to support other healthcare team members and to accept referrals from other team members. To liaise with all members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies local authority, social services, secondary care, voluntary sector and Primary Care Trust in order to assure appropriate care is provided for the practice population. To participate as a key member of the multi-professional team through the development of collaborative and innovative practice. To value all team members. To support the delivery of health and safety guidance as agreed within the practice. To support the writing of maintenance and delivery of CQC guidance within the practice. Enable the nursing team to work effectively to provide high quality service to patients and to work effectively with other agencies. Develop a working environment that promotes healthy, safe and effective work outcomes.
