Advanced Care Practitioner in Stroke

at  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

assess individuals, families and carers, holistically using a range of methods, some of which may not be usually exercised by nurses such as physical assessment and history taking, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or advanced health needs assessments Communicate effectively with patients carers and the multidisciplinary team. Use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to decide whether to refer patients for investigations and make diagnoses. Decide on and carry out treatment, which may include the prescribing of medicines, or referring patients to an appropriate specialist. Ensure the provision of continuity of care.
Assess and evaluate, with patients and /or carers, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed. Work autonomously within a wider health care team and as a lone practitioner. Work across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery systems

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