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Salary1.Clinical / Direct Care Practice Health and care professionals working at the level of advanced clinical practice should be able to: Practices in compliance with respective code of professional conduct and within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for decisions, actions and omissions at this level of Demonstrates a critical understanding of broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information. Acts on professional judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on own practice, self- awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to Works in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. of history-taking; holistic assessment; identifying risk factors; Demonstrates effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive changes, using Health Education Englands framework to promote person-centred approaches in health and Uses expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements andchanges to treatments as appropriate. Initiates, evaluates and modifies a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, life style advice and Exercises professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, especially where there may be complex and unpredictable events and supports teams to do likewise to ensure safety of individuals, families and Works collaboratively with an appropriate range of multi- agency and inter-professional resources, developing, maintaining and evaluating links to manage risk and issues across organisations and Acts as a clinical role model/advocate for developing and delivering care that is responsive to changing requirements, informed by an understanding of local population health needs, agencies and networks. Can evidence the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope, and demonstrates application of the capabilities to these, in an approach that is appropriate to the individual role,setting and scope. Communication Maintains effective professional and productive communications with patients, relatives, the multi-disciplinary team, external agencies, demonstrating advanced communication skills. Communicates potentially distressing information, diagnosis and advanced care planning including limitation of treatment to patients and relevant others as appropriate. Communicates highly complex or contentious information with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. Keeps accurate and complete records of all activities and communication consistently with legislation policies and procedures. Undertakes investigation and documentation of a range of adverse or untoward incidents. Refers appropriately on to other members of the MDT as required. Develops and implements professional practice standards, guidelines and policies in relation to area of expertise and with respect to the relevant codes of professional conduct. 2.Leadership and Collaborative Practice Health and care professionals working at the level of advanced clinical practice should be able to: Provides professional and clinical advice to colleagues regarding therapeutic interventions, practice and service improvement. Pro-actively initiates and develops effective relationships, fostering clarity of roles within teams, to encourage productive working.
