Bank Twilight Hours UTC Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)

Principal

duties and responsibilities

through the streaming process.

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Perform assessment of patients needs, plan,

implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical

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To assess diagnostics including ECGs, bloods,

urinalysis, and X-rays.

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Be able to discuss with patients and carers the

range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before

treatment decisions are made.

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Instigate and implement clinical management and

treatment changes when appropriate.

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Contribute to specific care guidelines and

standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy.

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To implement Health and Safety and Risk

Management appropriate to area of work

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To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance

Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership.

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Contribute to and manage various elements of

auditing in the UTC.

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To have overall responsibility for other members

of the clinical team within the UTC

As a UTC ECP you will be

considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within

the department.

You will be working autonomously

within your sphere of competency as a clinician in a diverse,

multi-skilled team that includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician

Associates, Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches.

On each shift, you will provide

expert advice and second opinions for patients seen and treated by junior

members of staff.

With links to both VTS and

Greenwich University, you will have access to a range of CPD courses. We work

closely with the ICS, ICB, Local Trust and various other local shareholders to

provide opportunities to learn, innovate and contribute new ideas.

This is a genuine opportunity to

be a part of something new and exciting in South-East London, with real

opportunity for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area. We

are looking for full and part time practitioners on a permanent

salaried basis.The service is 365 days per year, 7 days a week. This shift will be a night shift.

Communication

and Relationship Skills

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Demonstrate excellent communication skills when

working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices

and the hospital trust.

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Be able

to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ

appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where

barriers are clinical in nature.

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Provide

emotional support to patients and carers

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Be aware

of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children.

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Ensure

compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and

others.

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Hold

good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key

individuals within practices and the local healthcare system

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Have the

ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals.

Analytical

and Judgmental Skills

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Perform

specialist assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan,

implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical

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Be able

to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management

options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.

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Be

responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and

others and promote best practice in the clinical area.

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Identify

clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of

care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the

management team.

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Take

part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and

effective care.

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Ensure

that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are

not being met.

Planning

and Organisational Skills

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Plan,

organise and prioritise own daily workload.

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Recognise,

prevent, and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key

role in the management of the outcome.

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To

exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable

attendance.

Physical

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Demonstrate

competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of

patients within the scope of service.

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Demonstrate

competence in physical examination assessment skills applicable to scope of

service.

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Have

competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software

programmes required to provide the service.

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Ability

to travel to all sites of service delivery in a timely manner.

Patient/Client

Care

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Perform

assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and

evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and

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Establish

effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.

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Deliver

specialised, evidence-based advice suitable for the individuals medical,

social, psychological, religious, and cultural requirements.

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Ensure

that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they

can access/receive the appropriate care.

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Ensure

compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and

others.

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Promote

peoples equality, diversity, and rights.

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Identify

clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of

care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead.

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Take

part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and

effective care.

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The post

holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting

a safety culture through the effective management of risk.

for Policy and Service Development

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Contribute

and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally,

necessary to support the service.

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Contribute

and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally,

necessary to support their specific service.

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Act as

an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health.

for Finance

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Ensure

the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.

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Ensure

all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required.

for HR

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Maintain

active status on relevant professional registers.

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Act

always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents,

Health Care Standards.

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Maintain

a professional portfolio.

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To take

responsibility for own continuous self-development, undertaking any education

and training opportunities identified as necessary for role to remain eligible

for professional registration including mandatory training.

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Adhere

to Company Policy & Procedure.

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Assist

managers in the development of strategies for professional development in

keeping with staff competence appraisal, service developments and professional

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Attend

all mandatory training relevant for the post.

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Attend

and actively participate in an annual personal development review and undertake

relevant activities to meet the training and development objectives as

identified in the performance review.

Responsibility

for Information Resources

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Maintain

confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your

professional body.

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Continually

monitor standards of care through bench marking and using the tools provided.

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Participate

in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required.

Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough. We are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population. This role will be part of an exciting opportunity to work with leading specialists in the creation of an innovative new Urgent Treatment Centre.

Why work for Greenwich Health?

o NHS Pension

o Occupational sickness pay entitlement

o Counselling services

o Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

o Cycle to Work Scheme

o Private Healthcare Membership - Benenden Healthcare

Qualifications

Experience

Skills and Knowledge

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