Emergency Care Practitioner
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2024 |
| Location: | Lowestoft, NR32 1JE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2466-24-0012 |
Summary
Clinical Care Act as an emergency care practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. Undertake consultations within the surgeries or the community as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose and treat patients. Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner. Supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need, where necessary working to Patient Group Directions or with reference back to registered GP as necessary. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact. Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required. Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met. Visiting patients at home or care homes where necessary Professional Adhere to the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within scope of professional practice. Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and HCPC policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain professional manner and act as a positive role model. Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff. Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers. Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.