Emergency Care Practitioner

Clinical Care Act as an emergency care practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. Undertake consultations within the surgeries or the community as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose and treat patients. Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner. Supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need, where necessary working to Patient Group Directions or with reference back to registered GP as necessary. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact. Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required. Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met. Visiting patients