Advanced Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Practitioner

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment or interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions or treatments for patients with complex needs, 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, national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes, side-effects and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist 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 . Support and manage health needs of women presenting with issues relating to family planning, cervical cytology and sexual health Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implementation . Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Job description Job responsibilities Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment or interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions or treatments for patients with complex needs, 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, national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes, side-effects and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist 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 . Support and manage health needs of women presenting with issues relating to family planning, cervical cytology and sexual health Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implementation . Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions