Address Job description Provide assessment, screening treatment, services and health education advice Provide general and specific health screening to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Work with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes, side-effects and interactions Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC/HCPC Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care Advise manager regarding health and safety aspects.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded adequately on the computer. Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy.
