Job responsibilities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
To practice as an emergency care practitioner
and demonstrate advanced clinical competence and knowledge.
Assess, plan, treat and refer patients
appropriately, carrying out consultations in the surgery or the community as an
autonomous practitioner.
Using own clinical judgement to diagnose and
treat patients either by face to face consultation, clinical telephone triage
and other mediums.
Making appropriate referrals to primary,
secondary and social services care, following practice (and/or locally agreed)
pathways and protocols.
Deliver high quality clinical care in a timely
manner to patients.
Supply, administer and prescribe medicines as
indicated (and appropriate) to address patient need, according to medicines
management policy, Patient Group Directions (PGDs), HCPC standards or referring
to registered GP as necessary.
To recognise the need for and initiate where
appropriate relevant diagnostic investigations, using their skills in this area
to take the correct course of action.
Understanding local safeguarding referral
process and be aware of appropriate referral mechanisms for children and vulnerable
adults
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of
every patient contact, including advice given. Records must be accurate and
reflect the clinical activity in accordance with guidelines on clinical
record keeping.
Minor illness assessment, diagnosis and
treatment with access to seek advice, review and onward referral within clinical
teams at Clarendon Medical Centre.
To develop care plans for patients when required
(as developed and supervised with the Partners)
Be involved with continuity of care of our
patients, e.g. end of life care, chronic disease management.
Ensure practitioner has the appropriate
indemnity cover in place.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
To participate in the clinical governance
requirements within the Practice.
To practice within the parameters of practice
policies, protocols and guidelines.
To participate in quality improvement within the
practice as necessary.
Reflect and assess results of own decisions,
outcomes and treatment; identify any shortfalls in delivery of patient services
and report to relevant management.
Ensure they follow Health and Safety legislation
and COSHH regulations, reporting any breaches as necessary.
Awareness of personal responsibilities in
maintaining knowledge of PGDs, medicines policy and legislation regarding safe
and secure medicines management.
Take part in research and development activities
where necessary (as directed by the Lead GP, Partners and/or senior management
team).
CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING
Maintain clinical knowledge and practice to standards
of capabilities and competencies expected of the position of Paramedic
Practitioner.
To participate in the ongoing clinical
supervision framework and individual professional development for clinicians within
the Practice.
Ensure registration and qualifications with the
Health and Care Professionals Council is kept up to date.
Be involved in ongoing education within the
practice; to support and provide training to staff members as identified
through clinical supervision sessions and reflective practice with clinical
colleagues.
Actively participate in annual performance
review (with necessary audits), engage in self-appraisal and provide clear
objectives and evidence and develop continuous professional development plans.
PROFESSIONAL
Effectively manage own time, workload and
resources
To work within the regulatory requirements,
codes and guidance of the Health and Care Professions Council.
Punctual and professional.
Demonstrate highly effective communication
skills with patients, carers, practice colleagues and other healthcare
professionals and groups
To lead by action and inspire others; to promote
confidence and trust in patients and uphold the reputation and image of the
Practice.
ADMINISTRATION
Participate in the administrative and professional
responsibilities of the practice team.
Postholder has a legal responsibility to comply
with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant information and any
risk or safety related issues within the Practice in the interests of staff,
patients and contractors.
Aware of their responsibilities under the Health
Act 2008 Code of Practice for the Prevention and control of Healthcare
Associated Infections.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and (associated
legislation for healthcare workers), the post holder must maintain the
confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff. It is the
responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that all personal data
relating to patients and members of staff, whether held in manual or electronic
format, is always kept secure.
Patients trust practice staff with personal and sensitive
material in relation to their physical and mental health needs in confidence
and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and confidentiality.
In the course of carrying out the duties as a Paramedic
Practitioner, the postholder may have access to confidential information
relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and others. They may also
have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.
All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly
confidential.
Any information relating to the above may only be divulged
to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures
relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
This work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be
communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty.
Any unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will
result in disciplinary action and may ultimately lead to dismissal.
DATA
PROTECTION
Computer passwords must not be shared either between systems
or users. The practice may monitor e-mail messages, any files stored on the networks
or on equipment and usage of the Internet, NHS.net and computer systems,
irrespective of whether these relate to practice or personal use.
Practice staff are legally responsible for all records
gathered, created or used as part of their work within the practice and will
remain the property of the practice. This includes patient, financial, personal
and administrative records (paper based or digital).
All such records are considered public records and practice
staff have a legal duty of confidence to all service users. The practices Data
Management Policy explains the correct management of records and relevant
information. All practice staff have a responsibility to ensure information
quality standards are achieved.
EQUALITY
AND DIVERSITY
The postholder will support the equality, diversity and
rights of patients, carers and colleagues. This includes recognising the
importance of peoples rights and interpreting them in a way that is consistent
with practice procedures and current legislation;
Show respect towards the privacy, dignity, needs
and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Actively promote equality and diversity and
encourage colleagues to do the same.
Direct staff as necessary to ensure compliance
with practice policies in regard to acts of discrimination, irrespective of
gender, age, marital status, disability, sexuality, race, colour, religion,
ethnic or national origin.
Support a zero-tolerance approach to bullying
and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example.
SAFEGUARDING
The Practice is committed to safeguarding children, young
people and vulnerable adults within its care. As an employee of the practice,
you will be accountable for ensuring that you know how to respond to concerns
for the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult and are expected to
undertake the required mandatory training as required.
The practice works in partnership with key agencies to
protect children, young people and vulnerable adults. You should be aware of
your responsibilities detailed in the Safeguarding Children and Young People
Policy, and for vulnerable adults in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy.
CHAPERONE
POLICY
Patients have the right to be assessed and examined in
circumstances that allow them to be safe and for you to practice in a protected
manner. The practice has a chaperone policy in place for any requests to have a
consultation accompanied by an observer.