Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Derby, United Kingdom - Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

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Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.

You will need to register if you do not already have an account Provides expert care and advice to a complex and dynamic caseload of patients presenting with a diverse range of medical conditions.

Undertakes first line comprehensive clinical assessment of patients, including those with complex presentations, employing an extended scope of practice including advanced consultation and physical assessment skills.

Requests, reviews and interprets diagnostic investigations within the context of other available information utilising a systematic process of clinical reasoning to formulate a differential diagnosis.

Develops and records a treatment plan consistent with the outcome of assessment and the most likely diagnosis.

Reviews and initiates medicines through independent prescribing or Patient Group Directions Involves patients, families and carers in the identification of patient-centred concerns and priorities about health and well-being and negotiates approaches available to prevent deterioration or promote comfort and well-being.

Demonstrates empathy and compassion when communicating sensitive information and advice to patients, carers and relatives.

Refers to other practitioners and agencies when necessary. Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and modifies the management plan accordingly.

Maintains a visible clinical profile, having both advisory and clinical input into the medical management of patients presenting to the service.

Advises health and social care teams with regard to medical management plans taking into account all aspects of clinical governance to improve the outcomes of patient care.

Adopts an integrated care approach to meeting an individual patients needs across services through collaboration with care teams who refer patients to the service and those who provide on-going care after discharge.