Streaming Practitioner

Main Responsibilities Supporting Clinical Excellence Undertake face to face autonomous assessment and streaming of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations attending ED to the most appropriate area in the service to meet their health needs. Recognising red flag signs and symptoms suggestive of the acutely unwell patients to ensuring they are prioritised appropriately. Carry out physical clinical assessment when required to support the streaming process and ensure patient safety. Carry out investigations which will support clinical decision-making when reviewed by the clinicians.
Within the UTC, triage the direct 111 attendances within 15 mins post registration using the Manchester Triage system to identify patients to manage as a priority whether in the UTC or referring to ED if found to be acutely unwell. Identifying patients with non-urgent healthcare issues which do not need medical assessment or treatment and effecting a safe discharge back to community services. Identifying patents who fulfil the criteria of agreed referral pathways direct to speciality and making those referrals. Identifying when needed and administering medicines under PGD such as analgesia, antihistamines, nebulisers etc.
to ensure that the patient comfort and safety during their attendance and enhancing patient experience. Liaising with the clinical teams within ED and UTC to escalate concerns or agree treatments for patients as necessary. Liaise between ED/UTC/SDEC and OOH to facilitate the flow of patients and ensure safe appropriate referrals. Professional Responsibilities Adhere to the NMC or HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct and always work within their own scope of professional practice.
Ensure professional practice is in accordance with the NMC, HCPC and the Trusts own policies, procedures, and guidelines. Maintain a professional manner at all time and acts a positive role model for all members of the Urgent Care team. Ensure accurate contemporaneous record keeping and documentation in line with Trust and NMC or HCPC policy and guidance. Attend annual appraisals with line manager and maintaining professional registration.
General Responsibilities Participate in and support service improvement efforts by being flexible and open to changes which better meet service needs. Participate in clinical audit to identify best practice and areas for improvement. Have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment of all kinds and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. Lead by example in this remit.
Work in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedure and comply with Health & Safety Legislation. Identify and assess risks, reporting adverse incidents and managing emergency situations. Supports students and junior staff in the form of mentorship, preceptorship, and work shadowing. Undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training and to ensure training is renewed as required and clinical competence is maintained.
Key Values & Behaviours Reflective practitioner evaluates and modifies behaviours by reflecting on their own performance. Able to adapt communication to situation and communicate effectively, honestly, and positively with patients and others about their care. Actively seeks to contribute to the learning and development of self and colleagues. Seeks to part of team focused on delivering excellence and embodies the Trusts core values of compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and courage.