• Undertake with support of the multidisciplinary team a comprehensive geriatric assessment i.e taking a medical history making a diagnosis, plan/evaluate care and interventions making recommendations for appropriate and timely discharge/transfer from hospital through communicating effectively with primary care and the independent sector. - To communicate and actively participate in any multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings to aid patient care, treatment sessions - To communicate effectively with patients and carers, potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information in order to provide patient centred care. - Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately i.e explanation of why intervention is needed, palliative care - To lead on and deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely as appropriate - Be a visible and accessible presence throughout the service acting as a role model to other care professionals to support them in managing complex interventions using a variety of approaches to decision making. - To adhere to all trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.
• To administer medication and treatment following the Trust Procedure for Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medical Guidelines (POPAM) e.g administration of intravenous medication when required - Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records. To input and retrieve patient information from computer based systems in accordance with the data protection act. - Maintaining patient and public expectations of the service by working towards meeting local and national health targets - To support the clinical area ensuring adherence to protocols, policies and procedures. Assist with service delivery to the agreed standard, meeting organizational and national targets - Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to deliver an evidence-based service.
• Be willing to work towards completion of Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Practice short course (PACR). - Participate in mentorship, supervision and educational programmes for students and other junior members of the team. Contact Details Jeannette Godwin (Advanced Clinical Practitioner) jeannette.godwin@nhs.net 07384 834453 or Lauran Evans 07826 834476

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