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To provide autonomous care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.

To undertake clinical duties whilst working within GPhC guidelines. Authority The Paramedic Prescriber is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained, and which are within the GPhC Guidelines.

Job responsibilities You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GP Partners.

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs Support the daily on call function

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug 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

Provide advanced care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF 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 on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary

Undertake appropriate home visits as required Take an active part in QOF management Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assess the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

To give advice on Health Promotion and Health Education To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and Teaching/Mentoring Staff Implement and participate in vaccination programme as appropriate.

Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.

They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.

They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the

Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

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