Minor Illness/ Emergency Care Practitioner

5 months ago

Warminster, United Kingdom The Avenue Surgery Full time

**Job summary**: To provide care for the patients from presentation to discharge in a primary care setting, working with the professional boundaries as set out by the NMC, to demonstrate safe, effective, and appropriate care to meet the needs of patients. To work effectively and supportively within the practice team, maintaining good levels of communication with both patients and colleagues. Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness; seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs. Telephone triage and assessment is a large part of this role.

The post-holder must hold a nursing or paramedic qualification and be registered with their appropriate governing body. Job responsibilities: To manage commonly occurring minor illnesses/injuries and to refer on to other health care professionals as appropriate. To assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment for patients presenting with undifferentiated diagnoses, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Undertake clinical examination as appropriate, ordering necessary tests as required to aid in diagnosis Interpret results of tests ordered and act accordingly. The clinician should not order tests they are unable to interpret Telephone triage Non-Medical Prescriber - prescribe and review medication, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, within your scope of practice Work with the patient to develop on-going management plans for health with an emphasis on self-care and prevention Ensure accurate documentation and record keeping, in accordance with NMC guidance Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Collection of pathological specimens including blood and swabs for microscopy requested by other members of the clinical team Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the Nurse Lead 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 Supplies and equipment Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements.

Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. The practice actively encourages ongoing and appropriate personal development. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.

**Professional development**: Maintain own professional development and production of profession development portfolio, including a professional development plan. Attend / undertake annual updates in mandatory training area Undergo annual appraisal Liaison As well as the nursing team, there is a need to work closely with reception and office to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the nursing team. There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies, including secondary care Meetings It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave.

Manage, supervise, co-ordinate and guide other members of the practice team Help to develop and maintain practice policies and protocols for nursing activity Ensure the Nurse Lead is aware of any matters arising or problems / potential problems Ensure all surgery-produced nursing leaflets are kept up to date Confidentiality: While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act

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