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Location
Barnsley, South Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
JOB SUMMARY The Post Holder will work as part of the Barnsley CAMH services and support the Locality teams in developing alternative ways of working through the introduction of Non Medical Prescribing The post holder will practice as a non-medical prescriber (independent/supplementary prescribing) in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and protocols Prescribe as an independent/supplementary prescriber within ones scope of competency and in accordance with Trust and national policies Following national training and a period of actively prescribing as a supplementary prescriber, to work as an independent non-medical prescriber within the designated areas of clinical practice Be responsible and accountable for the assessment of the patient with diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions and for decisions about the clinical management required including prescribing as agreed with Consultant Psychiatrist This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS: The post holder will work across the localities supporting an agree caseload. The post holder will:- Provide advice and support to other clinicians acting as a source of expertise Prescribe for the patient mental health needs and the management of drug-related complications within their own sphere of competence Promote the health needs of clients with complex issues and within their sphere of competence provide interventions for these needs Promote clinical excellence by complying with agreed Trust and statutory policies and clinical guidance, while maintaining own clinical competencies in this role Work in close collaboration with medical personnel regarding prescribing protocols, policies etc. and where necessary work closely with the independent prescriber in developing and delivering clinical management plans for clients Work within relevant NMC/RPSGB and any other appropriate statutory requirements Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required Be responsible for stopping or prescribing where necessary and the appropriateness of any prescription issue being responsible for prescribing a range of drugs within their competence in accordance with the Trust protocols and British National Formulary (BNF) Carry out appropriate risk assessment regarding prescribing and non-prescribing interventions and implement appropriate interventions to manage the risks Write prescriptions in accordance with Trust policy taking full responsibility for the patient as well as for the medicines prescribed as agreed with the medical prescriber Ensure that appropriate records are made in the patients RIO notes which identify postholder as the independent/supplementary prescriber Ensure that a GP is notified when a patient is seen as an out-patient in the event that the prescription is changed in accordance with service policies Responsibility for ensuring that the non-medical prescribing is recorded in line with Trust policy and procedures Communicate fully to those patients who are unable to communicate or give consent, ensuring that the benefits of non-medical prescribing are documented fully and to provide reassurance to both the patient and the carer that postholder is fulfilling the role of the doctor in this regard, including providing patient information leaflet Assist with the development of policies and inform development of non-medical prescribing across the Trust Take the lead on policy, procedural development and patient information development of non-medical prescribing across the CAMH Service Undertake auditing and monitoring of prescribing in postholders own designated areas of Practice Be responsible for ensuring the security and safe handling of FP10 prescription forms and to report any loss or theft as per Trust guidelines as an independent non-medical prescriber, prescribe medication as an independent prescriber within their own sphere of competence and the bounds of their approved prescribing status in accordance with the Trust non-medical prescribing policy. Promote patient choice and understanding when communicating assessment outcomes or prescribing medicines, including provision of high quality information both written and verbal to support this. In the event of adverse drug reaction, to be accountable for ensuring that the GP/Consultant is advised accordingly Participate in patient satisfaction survey design and obtain feedback on patients views on non-medical prescribing Act as a mentor and guide for supplementary non-medical prescribers and to provide clinical supervision, ensuring that any short falls/concerns form part of the CPD Be accountable for ensuring that training, CPD and clinical supervision sustains independent prescribing status Request necessary clinical investigations such as blood tests and communicate results to all appropriate clinicians Provide/ refer for appropriate health and social care interventions according to service users recovery Goals Assess health and social care needs as part of an integrated team, and implement /request packages of care where appropriate Service Governance Responsibilities Required to contribute to clinical audit and clinical governance Participate in a formal appraisal programme and provide support for lower banded staff Ensure fulfilment of requirements for continuing professional development as required by professional body, eg NMC/RPSGB and as outlined in local and national non-medical prescribing policy (the organisation will support CPD through annual appraisal/job plan reviews and personal development plans with the designated non-medical prescribing lead) Attend and provide training events as necessary to maintain knowledge/skills and competence of self and others Work within locally and national agreed guidance for best practice Work at all times only within their sphere of competence Participate in trust forums and networks for non medical prescribers to support and update on service development/legislative changes and pharmaceutical updates Security Demonstrate a clear understanding and adherence to security in relation to prescription security and management. Ensure all FP10s are kept under lock and key and returned to the Consultant Psychiatrist when leaving role or organisation Management Participate in the Trusts appraisal performance reviews of self and team members Participate in and undertake clinical supervision for junior members of the team within the service on a regular basis Participate in and undertake clinical audit Maintain appropriate indemnity insurance through a professional body such as the RCN or RPSGB Administration Maintain accurate records and adhere to professional requirements for accurate record Keeping Submit statistical returns as required Prepare and submit relevant reports including keeping a log/register of all prescribing Maintain electronic records on the relevant medical record systems (RIO) where necessary Work with the relevant managers to monitor service and non-medical prescriber performance Communication Appropriately liaise with other services, external health and social care services and provide an expert opinion as required in relation to interventions with this complex client group Able to develop good working relationships with key stakeholders medical practitioners, administration staff, senior managers and other services personal, pharmacy staff, external health providers, GP services and other partner agencies whom postholder might come into contact with. Negotiate with and motivate clients when working with care plans and treatment processes particularly to socially excluded and vulnerable people Provide advice and decisions to other team members and lower banded staff in relation to conditions and treatment plans, based on medical/drug history and knowledge of potential contra indications Research and Development Be responsible for contributing to audit of the effectiveness of non-medical prescribing Participate in relevant research projects as required and to identify new areas for research and further development Education and Training Participate in appropriate teaching and training for service staff and students, ensuring attendance at mandatory training Identify new training areas required for self and others Will be expected to travel between sites to attend clinics and meetings including duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the line manager Trust Values: The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values: Honest, open, transparent Respectful Person first and in the centre Improve and be outstanding Relevant today, ready for tomorrow Families and carers matter For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
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£43.74k - £50.06k per annum
