Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Triage, assess and treat patients at home, or in the surgery when directed to do so. Make any necessary referrals in collaboration with the referring or duty clinician to other members of the primary health care team, community or hospital teams or social care team as appropriate.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis on an acute basis within the boundaries of competence, seeking the advice of the referring or duty clinician if outside level of knowledge and scope of practice.
Where appropriate, discuss with the referring or duty clinician doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring specific treatment, hospital admission or referral.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, interpret test results and plan clinical care accordingly.
Follow-up patients in the short term and post discharge / 999 call to ensure continuity of care and assist with reducing unnecessary hospital admission or re-admission.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within the boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care where appropriate.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within general practice or in the community setting, caring for patients and families, in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council Standards and Proficiency, Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards and development are maintained.

Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following national policies, patient group directives and local pathways and in accordance with own competence.

Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment, ensuring the delivery of a safe and effective service.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs, only accepting to carry out procedures that you are appropriately trained to complete.

Other Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
Assist with the development of local policies and procedures and participate in audit.
Participate in PCN MDT where appropriate.
Explore the potential for collaborative working and take opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships.
Liaise with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients, including but not limited to:
Patients and their representatives
GP, nurses, AHPs and other practice staff
Social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physician associates and pharmacists
Community pharmacists and support staff
End of life care teams
Mental health teams
PCN Clinical Directors and other PCN staff
Practice managers
Community nurses and other allied health professionals
Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation

PCN Paramedic

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