Home Visit Clinician

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	03 Medi 2025
Cyflog:	£46,580.00 i £54,710.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£46580.00 - £54710.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	21 Medi 2025
Lleoliad:	Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6SH
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	W0058-25-0000

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing and treating patients presenting with common and/or chronic illnesses Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and acknowledge own limitations Advise patients on general healthcare and common ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary healthcare team as necessary Work within the community as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families Work as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained Undertake assessment for patients within the community using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate Prescribe/issue medications ( if qualified to do so ) following policy, Patient Group Directions, local and national clinical guidelines and local care pathways Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues, promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment Communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation Deliver evidenced-based care at the highest standards ensuring high quality patient care Work within local policies and procedures Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) using this knowledge to meet the needs of the service Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service Participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need Actively participate in mentoring and supervision plus practice-derived CPD opportunities Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc if required. Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by the GPs. ADMINISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSBILITIES: Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit Attend and participate in practice meetings as required TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with PCN requirements Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the PCN. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the PCN team where appropriate Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities then full training will be given Develop and maintain a Personal Development Plan LIAISON: Work closely with the multi-professional, management and administration teams to ensure the smooth running of the PCN, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the team There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies, including secondary and social care MEETINGS: It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various meetings as requested. QUALITY: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources COMMUNICATION: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly