Advanced Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced ECP - Home Visiting Clinician

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

To provide assessment at first point of contact by attending to patients in care/nursing homes presenting with acute/chronic conditions

To prioritise patients including urgent situations, demonstrating the use of clinical assessment skills to obtain history, patient examination, diagnosis and treatment, including non medical prescribing where appropriate

To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral

To undertake and interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care.

To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway

To refer patients to appropriate care settings, within locally agreed healthcare pathways

To discharge or treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice

To prescribe as an independent non-medical prescriber

To maintain accurate and systematic documentation of patient interactions and clinical care provided, including adverse events

To provide clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate

Confidentiality:

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the ECP must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. Sensitive information in relation to a persons health and circumstances is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information (including information about the organisations business) will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal. If at any time you are in doubt regarding the use of information in the course of your duties, you should seek advice from the designated line manager before communicating any such information to any third party.

Data Protection:

The ECP will not use data held by ELM ALLIANCE or provide data to a third party for any purpose other than required within the remit of their duties.

Health & Safety:

The ECP will be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The ECP will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Identifying risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks;

Compliance with all infection control procedures;

Maintenance and security of any equipment allocated in the course of any

work activities;

Ensuring work areas are clean, safe and free from hazards;

Reporting any potential risks identified.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity:

Promotes the concept of equality of opportunity and managing diversity service wide.

Acts in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respects the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

To work within the organisations framework and local policies for lone workers

Quality:

The ECP will comply with quality requirements within the organisation, and will: Be aware of any governance, patient safety, quality issues and potential risks;

Co-operate with complaints, internal investigations and significant event analysis;

Participate in the organisations quality review programme, which includes triage call review and analysis of triage outcomes, as well as patient satisfaction surveys;

Assess own performance and take accountability for individual actions, either directly or under supervision;

Work effectively with other health and social care providers to meet patients needs;

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.

Communication:

The advanced practitioner will demonstrate effective communication within the team and will ensure:

Effective communication with other professional colleagues;

Effective communication with patients and carers;

Utilise alternative methods of communication as appropriate.

Professional standards and performance review:

Maintains consistent high professional standards and acts in accordance with the relevant code of professional conduct.

The advanced practitioner will be required to attend all mandatory training expected to participate in the performance review process.

Flexibility Statement

The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Safeguarding

ELM ALLIANCE has a responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults who use our services. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. As part of the selection process for this post you will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. If you are successful appointed, you will receive confirmation of which checks and/or registration you are required to have.

The Service is a non-smoking environment and no-one may smoke in the building or its environs during their working hours

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team
• Able and willing to develop professionally
• Able to use own initiative Able to act as a role model

Desirable

• Able to motivate other team members
• Able to promote a learning environment

Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise workload Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Previous experience of non-medical prescribing Current knowledge of government targets, initiatives, N.I.C.E. guidelines and their impact on clinical practice Knowledge of adult protection issues Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice Good communication skills Basic IT skills in word processing and e-mail Experience of triage/initial assessment Able to work autonomously, using own clinical judgment to form a diagnosis Knowledge of medical model of documentation Able to give appropriate telephone advice Understanding of health education/promotion Able to give relevant discharge advice Experience of following referral pathways Evidence of experience / ...