Job responsibilities
This is the perfect opportunity
as a dual role to be part of a diverse team providing a new out of hours home
visiting service.
As a UTC clinician you will be
considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within
the department.
You will be working as part of a
team within your sphere of competency in adiverse, multi-skilled
teamthat includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates,
Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches.
As an OOH HV ECP you will be
considered a key person in clinical leadership and expertise within the service.
As this is a dual role, that will primarily be seeing patients
within the UTC, however when a visit comes through then you will need to go on
the home visit.
You will be working autonomously
within your sphere of competency as a clinicianin adiverse,
multi-skilled team. Your role will require you to respond to 111 referrals in
which you will visit patients at their homes to provide care. You will have
clear methods to contact and refer to various primary and secondary care
services with locally agreed and developed management pathways.
To support you in this role, a GP
will be based at one of our clinical sites to provide virtual support in
assessment, diagnosis and treatment decision making. You will need to an independent prescriber, as
some patient may require medications to be given from the stock in the OOH
visiting car, as well possible palliative care patients.
The Out of hours visiting service usually commences from 7pm
to 8am Monday to Thursday, and 24 hours over the weekend.
The Urgent treatment centre is
open 24 hours per day.
Principal
duties and responsibilities
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Take responsibility for the patients assigned
through the NHS 111 referral process.
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Perform assessment of patients needs, plan,
implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical
knowledge and skills.
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Be able to discuss with patients and carers the
range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before
treatment decisions are made.
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Instigate and implement clinical management and
treatment changes when appropriate.
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Contribute to specific care guidelines and
standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy.
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To implement Health and Safety and Risk
Management appropriate to area of work
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To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance
Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership.
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Contribute to and manage various elements of
auditing in the OOH HV service.
Communication
and Relationship Skills
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Demonstrate excellent communication skills when
working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices
and the hospital trust.
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Be able
to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ
appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where
barriers are clinical in nature.
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Provide
emotional support to patients and carers
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Be aware
of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children.
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Ensure
compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and
others.
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Hold
good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key
individuals within practices and the local healthcare system
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Have the
ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals.
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Recent post registration experience in clinical
assessment
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Evidence of professional updating
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Up-to-date Basic Life Support Certification in
Adult and Paediatric
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Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
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Understanding of patient flow.
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Up to date Safeguarding Adults and children
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A Proven ability to assess patients
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Ensure that patients with time-critical and
time-sensitive illness or injury are prioritised accordingly
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Ability to demonstrate effective management and
leadership skills
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Analytical
and Judgmental Skills
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Perform
specialist assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan,
implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical
knowledge and skills.
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Be able
to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management
options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.
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Be
responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and
others and promote best practice.
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Identify
clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of
care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the
management team.
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Take
part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and
effective care.
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Ensure
that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are
not being met.
Planning
and Organisational Skills
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Plan,
organise and prioritise own daily workload.
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Recognise,
prevent, and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key
role in the management of the outcome.
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To
exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable
attendance.
Physical
Skills
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Demonstrate
competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of
patients within the scope of service.
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Demonstrate
competence in physical examination assessment skills applicable to scope of
service.
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Have
competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software
programmes required to provide the service.
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Ability
to travel to all sites of service delivery in a timely manner.
Patient/Client
Care
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Perform
assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and
evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and
skills.
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Establish
effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
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Deliver
specialised, evidence-based advice suitable for the individuals medical,
social, psychological, religious, and cultural requirements.
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Ensure
that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they
can access/receive the appropriate care.
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Ensure
compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and
others.
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Promote
peoples equality, diversity, and rights.
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Identify
clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of
care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead.
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Take
part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and
effective care.
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The post
holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting
a safety culture through the effective management of risk.
Responsibilities
for Policy and Service Development
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Contribute
and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally,
necessary to support the service.
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Contribute
and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally,
necessary to support their specific service.
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Act as
an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health.
Responsibilities
for Finance
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Ensure
the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
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Ensure
all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required.
Responsibilities
for HR
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Maintain
active status on relevant professional registers.
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Act
always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents,
Health Care Standards.
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Maintain
a professional portfolio.
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To take
responsibility for own continuous self-development, undertaking any education
and training opportunities identified as necessary for role to remain eligible
for professional registration including mandatory training.
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Adhere
to Company Policy & Procedure.
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Assist
managers in the development of strategies for professional development in
keeping with staff competence appraisal, service developments and professional
requirements.
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Attend
all mandatory training relevant for the post.
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Attend
and actively participate in an annual personal development review and undertake
relevant activities to meet the training and development objectives as
identified in the performance review.
Responsibility
for Information Resources
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Maintain
confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your
professional body.
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Continually
monitor standards of care through benchmarking and using the tools provided.
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Participate
in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required.
Research
and Development
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Takes
responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance,
including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in
accordance with re-registration requirements.
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Support
the clinical lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to
effective learning.
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Maintain
a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the
scope of practice and professional area.
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Take
responsibility for personal development and education and Personal Development
Plan objectives.
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Participate
in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice
techniques.
The above indicates the main
duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and
development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction
with the post holder.
