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Clinical: Undertake home visits as assessed and when appropriate Assessment and triage of acute presentations including telephone triage Contributing towards the running a minor illness/ injury walk-in service Assisting in the training of frontline staff Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols ECG and ABPM interpretation Assisting with other ad hoc clinical tasks Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact Professional: Participate in an annual individual performance review, taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and professional development Undertake professional development as required by the role to ensure thatup-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained Monitor the effectiveness of your clinical practice through quality andassurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review Participate in Practice Meetings Adhere to practice policies, procedures and guidelines Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making anynecessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP before making such referral. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries ofcompetence, and to acknowledge limitations. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families. Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained. To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate. Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways. To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment. To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered. To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation. Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care. Works with local policies and procedures. Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service. To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need. Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs