Community Practitioner

Southend East Primary Care Network

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Job summary

Southend East PCN is looking for a Practitioner (Paramedic, ANP, GP), to look after the PCN care homes, the housebound patients and to provide in-house clinical support and supervision to the PCN staff who are in training. This post may also be required to do clinics from the PCN building - Norton Place.

Main duties of the job

- Triaging patients within the PCN site - Norton Place

- Conducting and planning weekly visits to PCN-aligned Care Homes to carry out ward rounds

- Work through a home visit list for patients that have been requested to be seen by the member surgeries

- Providing clinical support to the PCN staff in training

About us

Southend East PCN is located at Norton Place in Shoebury, along Ness Road. We have our own PCN building which is extremely active and is in use by our 5 member practices in the local area. We cover approx 37,000 patients and offer a range of appointments from our wide range of staff, fully utilising the ARRS budget. Our team consists of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social prescribers, health trainers, paramedics, physiotherapists and assistant practitioners. We have 2 clinical directors who are partners in two local surgeries, and an operations manager to provide support wherever needed. We have a strong digital presence and have employed a Digital Transformational Lead, to help our PCN network with other businesses and mature over time.

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5506-23-0032

Job locations

Norton Place

162 Ness Road

Southend

Essex

SS1 3HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis;

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly;

Assess diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate);

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan;

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice;

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions;

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care;

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care;

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation;

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health;

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children;

Advise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate;

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Ensure that home visits are undertaken safely in line with the organisations lone worker and health & safety policies.

Ensure that patient identifiable information, laptops and smartcards are transported in line with the information governance policy.

Prescribe treatment in line with local and national guidelines and CCG formulary.

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded promptly in the patients notes on SystmOne.

To maintain infection control standards in varied and challenging environments in line with the organisations infection control policy and procedural guidance.

To ensure the safety of patients, relatives and colleagues and to report all incidents and near misses in line with the risk management policy.

To remain up-to-date with all mandatory training.

To maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding adult and children guidance to ensure that those at risks of abuse/suffering abuse are identified and the necessary process to protect them is followed.

To meet responsibilities as an employee as set out in the organisations corporate and clinical policies.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care.