Job responsibilities
The following are the core
responsibilities of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this
will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Practice in compliance
with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope
of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions,
actions and omissions at this level of practice.
Demonstrate a critical
understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and
the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including
when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information.
Act on professional
judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on
own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to
change
Work in
partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of
assessment methods as appropriate
Demonstrate effective communication
skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to
make a positive change
Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical
reasoning
Initiate, evaluate and
modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines,
therapies, lifestyle advice and care
Exercise
professional judgement to manage risk
Manage patients presenting with a range
of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert
advice
Implement
and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease
patients
Identify,
manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects to the patients health.
Actively engage in peer review to inform own and
others practice, formulating and implementing strategies to act on
learning and make improvements
Actively seek feedback and involvement from
individuals, families, carers, communities and colleagues in the
co-production of service improvements
Critically assess and address own learning needs,
negotiating a personal development plan that reflects the breadth of
ongoing professional development across the four pillars of advanced
clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education
and research).
Provide
chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring
patients to secondary/specialist care as required
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and to ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
Critically appraise and synthesise the outcome of
relevant research, evaluation and audit, using the results to underpin own
practice and to inform that of others
Develop and implement robust governance systems and contribute to practice targets (QOF) complying with local and regional guidelines.
Support the
team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Support the
team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national guidelines.
Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion
A good attitude and
positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all
individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is
important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is
morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.
Patients and their
families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in
decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with
dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds
including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership,
pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Patients have a
responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right
to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to
work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity
is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including
age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy
and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Staff
have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their
colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, Health,
Environment and Fire (SHEF)
This organisation is
committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their
health, wellbeing, and safety.
The post holder is to
manage and assess risk within their areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate
measures are in place to protect staff and patients, and monitor work areas and
practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health,
safety and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
All personnel have a
duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their
team, and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with
health and safety requirements.
All personnel are to
comply with the:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Environment Act 1995
Fire Precautions (workplace)
Regulations 1999
Other
statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention
Confidentiality
The organisation is
committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust
and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their
health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and
have a right to expect that all staff will always respect their privacy and
maintain confidentiality.
It is essential that,
if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be
retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential
service.
Collaborative
working
All staff are to
recognise the significance of collaborative working, understand their own role
and scope, and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise
their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded
within the culture of the team.
Teamwork is essential
in multidisciplinary environments, and the post holder is to work as an
effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the
mechanisms to develop new ways of working, while working effectively with
others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care
delivery
Effective
communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a way
which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
All staff should
delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice
and assessment of competence.
Plans and outcomes by
which to measure success should be agreed.
Security
The security of the
organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post holder must
ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity
immediately to their line manager.
Under no circumstances
are staff to share the codes for the door locks with anyone, and they are to
ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Likewise, password
controls are to be maintained and passwords are not to be shared.