Provide care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injury/illness or acute exacerbation of existing conditions.
Work as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (where possible), and treatment (where appropriate) for adult and paediatric patients in Primary Care Centres and during remote consultations.
Accurately triage and prioritise patients, eliciting history including past medical and drug history.
Undertake home visits to patients unable to travel, supported with a fully equipped medical car and driver.
Refer patients to alternative care settings where appropriate.
Support the Care Coordination Service from the regional Head Office.
Support triage of calls via the NHS111 pathway during core daytime surgery opening hours.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and access senior clinician support remotely during shifts.
Requirements
Registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional.
Non-medical prescribing qualification in the context of a broad scope of practice.
Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
Achieved or working towards an MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent experience).
Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.
Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).
Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
At least 2 years of prescribing experience.
Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent (preferable).