Gpwsi -cardiology

**Key responsibilities**: Provision of clinical care and clinical administration for the management of a Cardiology caseload Develop and sustain relationships with patients, carers and all members of the interdisciplinary team across care settings and traditional boundaries in order to maintain effective communication and exchange of information. Conduct audits of clinical standards and contribute to the clinical management of the service In partnership with the patient, agree a treatment plan in accordance with the diagnosis and prognosis of the condition Triaging of new Cardiology referrals received by the service Appropriately request, interpret and inform patients regarding investigation results and act appropriately when anomalies are discovered. This includes potentially life-threatening abnormalities where immediate action should be taken Actively participate in all aspects of the clinical governance process. Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the organisation as appropriate Undertake office-based consultation for scheduled consultations, as agreed with the post holder in accordance with their clinical skills.

Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice. Work directly with other members of the team and support integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with wider primary care / social care networks Contribute to the organisations quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery Be aware of local Medicines Management and safety protocols and be willing to undertake training in the independent prescribing of medicines should legislation allow Have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for patients, colleagues and carers Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards Work in accordance with internal administrative systems relating to but not limited to the management of clinical data SystmOne (full training to be provided). Send and receive written information on behalf of the practices relating to the physical and social welfare of patients seen Please see full job description attached.