Advanced Clinical Practitioner

- Use highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting frequently with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations. Prescribe appropriately when needed. - Undertake physical examination as indicated by the patient's condition; autonomously analysing complex clinical signs and investigation results to consider differential diagnoses and diagnose conditions, initiating treatment as required. - Requests investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, X-Rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and as local policy allows. - Manage acute illness and acute episodes of chronic illness including referral, admission, or discharge from service. - Assesses patients with mental health needs using local policy and guidelines and refers to the appropriate services. - Communicates effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and others using appropriate communication styles. Anticipates barriers to communication and ensures patients and significant others are kept fully informed and consent to treatment. Job description Job responsibilities - Use highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting frequently with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations. Prescribe appropriately when needed. - Undertake physical examination as indicated by the patient's condition; autonomously analysing complex clinical signs and investigation results to consider differential diagnoses and diagnose conditions, initiating treatment as required. - Requests investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, X-Rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and as local policy allows. - Manage acute illness and acute episodes of chronic illness including referral, admission, or discharge from service. - Assesses patients with mental health needs using local policy and guidelines and refers to the appropriate services. - Communicates effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and others using appropriate communication styles. Anticipates barriers to communication and ensures patients and significant others are kept fully informed and consent to treatment.