Assistant Practitioner/nurse Associate - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
1 week ago
Description
Clinical Initiate patient triage to be able to see own patient lists Undertake asymptomatic screening in fast track clinics and be able to order routine bloods/investigations and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values.
Undertake a designated range of patient assessments such as reviewing a medical history and reporting any changes to the clinical team.
Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care g. Venepuncture, immunisation and provision of medication under direction of Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).Manage and maintain own treatment lists for Chlamydia and a range of routine contraceptions, with use of PSDs. Manage and administer cryotherapy treatment to relevant and appropriate patients. Undertake partner notification (PN) and/or support patients to use online e-PN.
Assess those patients with special need such as those under 16 and discuss with clinical team where appropriate and according to Trust guidelines.
Manage recall of patients such as Hepatitis A/B & HPV vaccinations, repeat Chlamydia testing and Depo Provera injection.Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team Chaperone as required including assistance in LARC clinics Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols Use IT systems for relevant tasks g.
accessing patient records & results, requesting investigations, data collections. Assist the Health Advisers with follow up contact tracing and treatment compliance.
Leadership/Interpersonal To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the Sexual Health team To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources To contribute to the development of services Education and Development To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff and students to the team.
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