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The Role Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, were made that way. From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients every role at IC24 is made to be brave. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team in providing high-quality care to patients.As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and emotional well-being.If you have a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will provide essential services to the practice population while actively supporting the Practice Nursing team with enthusiasm.The role requires working within one's limitations and capabilities, with a focus on continuous development to ensure the delivery of the best, up-to-date care for patients. Key Responsibilities: Carry out health assessments on newly registered patients as appropriate e.g. testing urine, blood pressure checks, suture removal, heights, weights and taking simple document medical history. Report all matters pertaining to patients care changes in condition / circumstances to a relevant member of the Nursing or Medical Team as a matter of priority and ensure that a documented record is kept. Ensure that the clinical rooms are at all times kept in a clean and orderly manner and that relevant equipment is ready for use by Nursing and Medical staff during clinic sessions. Assist in clinic sessions as directed by members of the Nursing and Medical Staff, ensuring that all equipment is clean and sterilised following clinic sessions. Essential qualifications and experience: Immunisations and injections, including childhood vaccinations Long term condition reviews - Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension Travel Vaccinations Smoking cessation Wound and dressing care ECGs and managing cardiac monitors Patient education surrounding medications, lifestyle management post procedures Blood Pressure monitoring NHS Health Checks Phlebotomy If this sounds like you, please apply by the link below. Or for more information, please email careers@ic24.nhs.uk. Who are we? We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services.IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services.IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including Integrated urgent care, community care and primary care. Location Brighton - Ship Street or Allied Medical Practice Hours Available Bank Term Permanent Whats in it for you:- Rate of £16 per hour. Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Free membership to our reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure and two references. For a job description and person specification please see below We celebrate brave ideas and brave people. careers.ic24.org.uk We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability and those from other under-represented groups. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on careers@ic24.nhs.uk.

Job reference -REQ18667 Directorate: Children and Young People's Services Children's Residential Emergency ResponsePractitioners Salary -£31,067 - £33,366 pro rata & excellent benefits Permanent, full-time 37 hours / part-time 18.5 hours per week Closing date:12th January 2025 Shortlisting: Weekly Interviews: Weekly Now is the time to come and work for Rotherham Council Children and Young Peoples Service.For more information about Rotherham Social Care jobs, please visit: Residential Recruitment Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced, solution oriented, systemic working, child focused practitioner, keen to work alongside partners and particularly our children and young people to deliver a new model of residential intervention in Rotherham? This post could be for you The posts will play a key role in the delivery of the vision we have around our edge of care and residential service. We are looking for practitioners who are skilled in working with children and their families in emergency situations, where an entry into care looks like the next step. The emergency residential settings and staffing are focused on working alongside the Team around the child in a proactive way and playing a key role in intensive support packages as part of the residential team and or in the community with families. We are seeking dynamic, solution focused practitioners, who enjoy working with children and their families to achieve success and who want to work alongside our innovative edge of care model. Rotherham Council has made a strategic decision to make a significant investment in children's residential services. This will ensure more of our looked after children are placed in Rotherham, close to their local communities, family and schools. We are using current best practice and evidence-based models to develop a range of new children`s homes including 2 and 4 bed EBD, emergency accommodation and solo provision for some of our most complex children and young people. We are particularly looking for practitioners who have previous experience of working in specialist solo provision, mental health residential settings, crisis accommodation and with children and young people with sensory, ASD, mental health needs and who have suffered significant trauma. For the emergency settings we are looking for practitioners who work systemically and have experience of working with the whole family approach. This new residential provision will be part of a Children and Young People Service judged as `Good` by Ofsted in August 2022 and build on practice from our short break residential home provision. Children's Emergency Response Residential Practitioners in Rotherham will: Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of looked after children across the borough Key work individual children and young people, building effective relationships, being a positive role model and providing consistency of support Apply agreed evidence based therapeutic and behavioural management approaches and practice models Provide opportunities for children and young people to influence the decisions that affect them and the service they receive Work systemically and as part of team to ensure a joined-up service centred on the child Engage in the running of the home including activities, meals, personal care, recording, report writing and administration of medication in line with the councils policy Undertake staff training, attend staff meetings and formal supervision sessions Provide and promote a safe, stimulating and nurturing physical environment Hold a full valid UK driving license and willing to transport children and young people Work a mixture of days, evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep in shifts as part of the residential team Key benefits of working at Rotherham Councils Children and Young People's service are: Strong support and clear direction from Managers Extensive training programme, to develop and professionalise our residential practitioners. This includes the Rotherham Family Approach incorporating Signs of Safety and Restorative Practice Residential services that have access to and work closely with our high quality in house therapeutic service Innovative Edge of Care Services and a strong Early Help offer which is reducing demand and supporting professionals to think systemically and develop creative options to support children and young people The prioritisation of Looked After Children for CAMHS assessment and intervention, with a bespoke Rotherham Therapeutic Team working closely with each setting. The opportunity to make a real difference to the children, young people and families Investment in you as a practitioner involving support, supervision, training and opportunity for professional development and progression. Local Authority pension and 30 days annual leave, to be taken in line with the agreed weekend annual leave allocation as detailed in employer handbook. About you We are seeking inspirational, resilient and child focused practitioners who are committed to: Developing their skills and practices in order to provide an outstanding residential service to children and young people Supporting and caring for some of our most complex children and young people, at times in solo provision Working a mixture of days, evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep in shifts as part of the residential team Our vision is for the children and families of Rotherham to routinely experience and describe the services they receive from us, as outstanding and we intend to do that by putting the child first in everything we do. If you have any questions regarding these opportunities and or would like a conversation about these new roles please emailchildrensresidentialenquiries@rotherham.gov.uk . These posts involve working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website. Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time). Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment. Please click the following link to view Rotherham Councils Privacy Notice https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/freedom-information-data-protection

As Digital Transformation Programme Manager at HCRG Care Group you will be appreciated for your efforts and have access to exclusive rewards and benefits, including- Free tea and coffee at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical well being from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to e Learning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose- changing lives through transforming health and care. The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards- with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Were looking for someone with- A degree or equivalent experience and a solid background in programme management, particularly with digital transformations in the NHS or healthcare. You should have strong leadership skills to motivate project managers and a good understanding of NHS processes and challenges. Familiarity with digital platforms and tools in healthcare is important, as is experience managing projects across different teams. Financial skills, including budget management and ROI analysis, are essential, along with the ability to review and develop business cases. You should be comfortable leading meetings and Programme Boards, with experience reporting to senior leadership. A proven track record in leading change and building relationships with tech suppliers is also key. MSP or a similar programme management qualification is a plus. Preferred but Not Essential Criteria- Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, Agile/SCRUM Familiarity with Digital Front Door initiatives or patient-facing technologies Change management/service transformation Supplier contract negotiation Co-production with service users

Job reference REQ18619 Directorate: Children and Young Peoples Services Permanent: full-time, 37 hours per week/part-time 18.5 hours per week Closing date: 12th January 2025 Shortlisting: Weekly Interviews: Weekly Now is the time to come and work for Rotherham Council Children and Young Peoples Service.For more information about Rotherham Social Care jobs, please visit:Residential Recruitment Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced, solution oriented, systemic working, child focused practitioner, keen to work alongside partners and particularly our children and young people to deliver a new model of residential intervention in Rotherham? This post could be for you The Childrens Residential Practitioner posts will play a key role in the delivery of a range of in-house residential provision for Rotherham looked after children. Rotherham Council has made a strategic decision to make a significant investment in childrens residential services. This will ensure more of our looked after children are placed in Rotherham, close to their local communities, family and schools. We are using current best practice and evidence-based models to develop a range of new children`s homes including 2 and 4 bed EBD, emergency accommodation and solo provision for some of our most complex children and young people. We are particularly looking for practitioners who have previous experience of working in specialist solo provision, mental health residential settings, crisis accommodation and with children and young people with sensory, ASD, mental health needs and who have suffered significant trauma. This new residential provision will be part of a Children and Young People Service judged as `Good` by Ofsted in August 2022 and build on practice from our short break residential home provision. Childrens Residential Practitioners in Rotherham will: Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of looked after children across the borough Key work individual children and young people, building effective relationships, being a positive role model and providing consistency of support Apply agreed evidence based therapeutic and behavioural management approaches and practice models Provide opportunities for children and young people to influence the decisions that affect them and the service they receive Work systemically and as part of team to ensure a joined-up service centred on the child Engage in the running of the home including activities, meals, personal care, recording, report writing and administration of medication in line with the councils policy Undertake staff training, attend staff meetings and formal supervision sessions Provide and promote a safe, stimulating and nurturing physical environment Hold a full valid UK driving license and be willing to transport children Key benefits of working at Rotherham Councils Children and Young Peoples service are: Strong support and clear direction from Managers Extensive training programme, to develop and professionalise our residential practitioners. This includes the Rotherham Family Approach incorporating Signs of Safety and Restorative Practice Residential services that have access to and work closely with our high quality in house therapeutic service Innovative Edge of Care Services and a strong Early Help offer which is reducing demand and supporting professionals to think systemically and develop creative options to support children and young people The prioritisation of Looked After Children for CAMHS assessment and intervention The opportunity to make a real difference to the children, young people and families Investment in you as a practitioner involving support, supervision, training and opportunity for professional development and progression. Local Authority pension and 30 days annual leave, to be taken in line with the agreed weekend annual leave allocation as detailed in employer handbook. About you We are seeking inspirational, resilient and child focused practitioners who are committed to: Developing their skills and practices in order to provide an outstanding residential service to children and young people Supporting and caring for some of our most complex children and young people, at times in solo provision Working evening, weekend and sleep in shifts as part of the residential team Our vision is for the children and families of Rotherham to routinely experience and describe the services they receive from us, as outstanding and we intend to do that by putting the child first in everything we do. By being part of our residential teams, you will play a crucial role in developing our collective commitment to an ethos of excellence, integrity, trust and transparency. Joining us at a time of change with regard to developing our provision provides you an opportunity to be involved and influence the service design and development of practice in line with best practice and evidence-based approaches. If you have any questions regarding these opportunities and or would like a conversation about these new roles please emailchildrensresidentialenquiries@rotherham.gov.uk . These posts involve working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website. Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time). Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment. These posts involve working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found atwww.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check These posts involve working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website. Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time). Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment. Please click the following link to view Rotherham Councils Privacy Notice https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/freedom-information-data-protection

Job Description: Primary responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Receptionist / Administrator . There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Process and effectively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional depending on the presenting condition b. Process personal, telephone and footfall requests for appointments c. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers requests appropriately d. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system e. Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, team members and external agencies f. Enter read-code data on SystmOne g. Photocopy documentation as required h. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary j. Direct requests for information, e.g. SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms, to the administrative team k. Allocate Home Visit requests to the clinical team l. Process monthly recall of patients for repeat blood tests and other investigations m. Monitor the Surgery email accounts ensuring all actions are completed as necessary n. Cull and sort patient Lloyd George medical notes ready for summarising o. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner p. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times q. Monitor and maintain the reception area and noticeboards r. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist / Administrator may be requested to: a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead b. Scan patient-related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records c. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota d. Support the management team in promoting ED&I, SHEF, Quality & CI, Confidentiality, Collaborative Working, Service Delivery, Learning and Development and carry out other duties as directed by the management team Support the management team in promoting ED&I, SHEF, Quality & CI, Confidentiality, Collaborative Working, Service Delivery, Learning and Development and carry out other duties as directed by the management team The person specification for this role is detailed overleaf. Person Specification Mecical Receptionist / Administrator Qualifications Essential Desirable Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Active signposting or Care Navigator training qualification Healthcare qualification (level 2) or working towards gaining equivalent level Customer service qualification (NVQ) or equivalent Experience Essential Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Skills Essential Desirable Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills Effective time management (planning & organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Personal qualities Essential Desirable Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other requirements Essential Desirable Flexibility to work outside core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance This document may be amended, following consultation with the post holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing, duties to enable the efficient running of the practice.

The following is a summary of the Medical Secretaries responsibilities. Please see Job Description for more details. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently Manage all enquiries in an effective manner Maintain an accurate referrals database Action all incoming referrals Allocating home visit as required Processing monthly recall of patients for blood tests, long-term condition review and other investigations as requested Input data into the patient's healthcare records as necessary Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)

Youll be part of a wider team that promotes, prevents and offers treatment. Youll care for people with chronic illness and long-term conditions, aiming to keep them well and in their own homes. A typical day in the practice normally starts at around 8am when youll check paperwork before seeing patients. Youll spend time with a mix of patients with a variety of health needs until late morning, either face-to-face or through a phone consultation. After morning appointments, you'll generally catch up on paperwork, make any phone calls and you may visit patients in their homes or care homes. Once visits are complete, youll start your afternoon surgery, from 2pm until 6.00pm. You will also provide evening appointments part of our extended access rota. On a rotational basis you will also act as our triage GP using SystmConnect working with our triage admin and and wider practice team. Hospital ward rounds at our our local nurse led rehabilitation hospital will also be required on a rotational basis. You will also be involved in educational supervision of medical students, foundation year doctors and GP trainees as well as attending practice meetings, morning coffee break and whole practice training events.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

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The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse: Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients' health. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and NSF Provide wound care and post-operative care to patients including clip and stitch removal Provide travel medicine services Request and process pathology results provide chronic disease clinics (Diabetes), delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required Provide Women's health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.) Ensure read codes are used effectively to ensure QOF optimisation Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) Support of clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach

The following list of duties should not be regarded as definitive as they may be reviewed from time to time to take account of changing circumstances. Also, tasks and duties may be redistributed amongst the practice team as necessary, and cooperation should not be unreasonably withheld. Clinical Coding Review all incoming correspondence and enter, using read codes, pertinent information into the patients electronic medical record in accordance with the coding protocol. This will include data highlighted by clinicians as well as data required to meet contractual obligations. Organise the medical record of patients whom you are coding, to harmonise problem titles, group symptom development and assign the appropriate status to medical information. Recognise own knowledge limits and seek advice from clinical or administrative colleagues as appropriate. To liaise with patients, the public and other healthcare professionals as necessary. To be proficient at prioritising and organising administrative work generated by hospitals, Health Authority, Primary Care Organisations, patients etc., and to share workload with our other secretaries as necessary. To initiate outgoing telephone calls to deal with appropriate queries. Make appointments for doctors and nurses and arrange home visits and respond to patient requests as necessary Liaise with other agencies, such as the ambulance service, coroner, social services, community services and contractors Assist in closing and securing the premises at the end of the day Undertake effective communication with patients in specific clinical situations. Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse: Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients' health. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and NSF Provide wound care and post-operative care to patients including clip and stitch removal Provide travel medicine services Request and process pathology results provide chronic disease clinics (Diabetes), delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required Provide Women's health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.) Ensure read codes are used effectively to ensure QOF optimisation Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) Support of clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse: Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients' health. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and NSF Provide wound care and post-operative care to patients including clip and stitch removal Provide travel medicine services Request and process pathology results provide chronic disease clinics (Diabetes), delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required Provide Women's health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.) Ensure read codes are used effectively to ensure QOF optimisation Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) Support of clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach

Job Description Job Title: Locality Visiting Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Care Practitioner Grade: Band 7 Salary Scale:TBC depending on experience and qualifications Hours: TBC over three days Accountable to: The Partners and Practice Manager Responsible to: Practice Manager Contract: Substantive Job Summary The role will be based across multiple sites focussing on the oversight of patients living in care homes and their own homes in the locality. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the GPs with the management of frail and elderly patients, including first contact interventions. The post holder will take a comprehensive history, clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation of patients care. They will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making, ensuring that they act within their professional boundaries at all times. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary practice teams and the wider Integrated Care team to meet the needs of patients and help to avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital. The post holder will provide support to conduct clinical audit, research, the development of clinical guidelines, procedures and protocols. Key Responsibilities Clinical Practice Provide direct consultation to patients in their own home, using decision making and problem solving skills to make differential diagnoses and ensure clinical practice is effective, evidence based and to a high standard. Agree management plans, in liaison with families, in accordance with agreed practice, local and national guidance. Demonstrates knowledge of the patho-physiology of acute and chronic conditions commonly seen in frail elderly patients. Initiates appropriate diagnostic requests and therapeutic interventions, with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, accessibility and efficacy. Evaluates the patients condition and response to therapeutic interventions and modifies the plan of care accordingly. As an independent prescriber, prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication for acute presentations, in accordance with current legislative framework. Help to develop clinical standards through policies and protocols that demonstrate evidence based practice and respond to patient needs. Ensure accurate contemporaneous clinical records are maintained on the clinical systems, including the use of templates and alerts where necessary. Nurse Management and Practice Administration Act as a point of liaison with other nurses across community services and the practice; act as mentor and clinical supervisor, supporting CPD. Plan and prioritise own clinical workload. Ensure adherence to the Drug Formulary, including the wound care formulary. Participate in Practice meetings, reporting progress as required and liaising with other members of the local ICO team. Health and Safety Ensure policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed. Ensure that appropriate use of equipment and facilities and ensure the environment is maintained in good order. Take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of oneself and others in accordance with the Health and Safety Legislation. Ensure reporting systems are adhered to and promote a no blame culture. Undertake appropriate training as the Partners see fit.