ACP - Central Lakes Medical Group, Coniston

The post holder

will work as a member of the Practice Team. The post holder will be responsible

for recognising, negotiating and implementing processes to enhance the delivery

of care.

Patient centred

care will be delivered by assessing patients with undifferentiated and

undiagnosed problems; initiating treatment, investigations, advice and

management of problems using professional autonomous decision making processes,

liaising when appropriate with other healthcare professionals and service

providers to ensure safe and effective patient care.

The post holder

will contribute to development and delivery of a high quality innovative

service to the community through the implementation of evidence based clinical

practice, supported by continual professional development and

mentorship/supervision.

At all times Cumbria Health will deliver a service that is in line with

every one of us does is for the patient

focussed way

service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the

local Acute and Community Trusts

professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about

improving patient care

strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow

local needs

list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad

range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or

periodically. This list is not

exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed

here.

Communication

1)

Communicates

effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

a)

when necessary to general practitioners, Paramedics, Accident and Emergency,

Secondary Care, District nurses, Community MTD, social workers, mental health

team, and Social Care Teams including third sector organisations

2)

With

Primary care nurses giving support, advice and leadership.

3)

reception staff regarding patient information.

4)

Communicates

effectively and respectfully with

patients and their family and carers assisting them to navigate the care pathway

5)

Recognises

and effectively manages situations where there are barriers to effective

communication.

Clinical Skills

1)

Works

independently as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the scope of professional practice

assessing both adults and children :-.

a)

Functions

at a high level to a carry out clinical decision making initiating

investigation, treatment, advice and management of undetected and undiagnosed

problems.

b)

Practices

as a non-medical prescriber.

2)

Functions

at a high level in relation to communication skills through patient consultation

and nursing assessment of physical, psychological and social needs.

a)

an accurate history, building rapport towards a therapeutic relationship.

b)

Assess,

plan and implements patient centred plan of care for patients, independently

discharge patients from your care and refer when necessary to other

healthcare professionals for further specialised care.

3)

clinical competence in the assessment and management of patients of all ages

from infants to the elderly and management of lifelong illness such as

diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during the time of

acute illness and managing minor illness.

4)

to change within working situation managing unscheduled emergency situations

including Basic life

support, severe breathing problems, serious cardiovascular problems,

collapsed patients and seriously ill patients.

5)

Performs

investigations to reach a differential diagnosis using core clinical skill

and competence. Initiate treatment including diagnostic investigations.

a)

Recognition

of abnormal vital signs observing paediatric and adult respiratory rate and

effort, heart rate rhythm and volume, temperature and blood pressures as

appropriate.

b)

Performs

investigatory procedures including; Performing ECGs, Urinalysis, Blood

Glucose monitoring, Venepuncture, measuring and interpreting Peak Flow.

6)

Demonstrates

competence in examination techniques including but not limited to

a)

Examination

of the Ear Nose and Throat system

b)

Basic

Neurological examination of Headaches and Head injury

c)

Muscular-skeletal examination in the assessment of injury

d)

eye examination in the assessment of injury, foreign body and infection.

e)

Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.

Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.

Experience

Essential: - Significant post registration experience (minimum 2 years in relevant field); - Evidence of good practice; - Leadership Skills

Desirable: - Experience of working within primary or urgent care

Personal Circumstances

Qualifications

Desirable: - MSc Advanced Practice; - 998 or equivalent teaching certificate.; - ILS Intermediate Life support

Other requirements

Essential: - Willingness to undertake further training and to teach others; - Current driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable: - Research interest; - Experience of innovative methods of delivering care

Skills and Aptitudes

Desirable: - Ability to adapt to change within working situation; - Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care