Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP/Paramedic Practitioner)

Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision making around patient care.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs, and administer medication in accordance with PGD/ Independent Nurse Prescribing.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or non-prescription medication, on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan.

The post-holder should

recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will

Utilise

and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully

informed and consent to treatment.

effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative

methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding,

cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate

barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain

effective communication within the practice environment and with external

stakeholders.

respect and dignity for patients at all times.

awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an

acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring

where appropriate.

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of

communication and respond accordingly.

Communicate

effectively with other colleagues and external healthcare providers in

pursuance of continuity and safe delivery of patient care.

Recognise

and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by

the NMC.

accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation,

consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise,

organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes

quality.

Deliver

care according to NICE and other local guidelines as well as evidence-based

care.

Assess

effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and

formal evaluation.

Initiate

and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes

across the organisation and its activities.

Utilise

the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self, the

team, and the experience of patients implementing improvements where required.

In

partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of

health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as

appropriate.

& personal development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented

by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Maintain

continued education and learning by attending all mandatory training and other

events as deemed necessary by the Practice.

Participate

in the annual performance review (appraisal), including taking responsibility

for maintaining record of own personal and/or professional development for

revalidation purposes.

Understand

own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.

Take

responsibility for own learning and performance acting as a positive role model.

Prioritise

own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded

within work.

Work

as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring

the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Delegate

clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and

assessment of competence.

Be

responsible for ensuring own clinical practice complies with Data Protection/Confidentiality/

Caldicott principles.

Critically

evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area

of practice.

Agree

plans and outcomes by which to measure quality of own work.

promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the

Practices services and in the management and development of staff within the

clinical area. Generate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights

and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and

oppression.

Work

effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting

upon care delivery.

Actively

promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn

from each other and from external good practice.

Encourage

others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and

skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of

the public and/or users of services.

Enlist

support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about

new developments in the provision of services

Contribute

to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards.

Support

and assess learners in practice as relevant.

Follow

consistently high standards of infection prevention practice, especially with

reference to hand decontamination.

aware of and follow all Practice infection prevention guidelines and procedures

relevant to the work.

It is the responsibility of all staff, whether clinical or non-clinical,

to familiarise themselves with and adhere to current policy in relation to the

prevention of the spread of infection.

Clinical staff, on entering and leaving clinical areas and between contacts with

patients, must apply alcohol gel to their hands and also wash their hands

frequently with soap and water. Staff are required to communicate any infection

risks to the Infection Control lead.

Research projects

Co-operate

and participate as required in any research projects and clinical audits within

the Practice.

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

NHS Pension Scheme

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Flexible Working Arrangements

GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.

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