Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £48,539.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £48539.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U0041-24-0006 |
Summary
Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions Undertake home visits for acute illness or chronic disease management Diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs 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 nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and formularies Work with patients and their carers 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 Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate 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 Maintain effective communication within DDHF and with external stakeholders Attend and contribute to team meetings Undertake mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards