Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)-Atrial Fibrillation

Assess, diagnose, prescribe (as per scope of practice and professional regulatory requirements), and review medications for therapeutic effectiveness in the context of acute/emergency illness/ chronic illness, considering any current treatment given including pre-existing medical conditions. Providing information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions ensuring compliance with evidence- based practice and national and practice protocols and within their scope of practice and professional regulatory body requirements. Integrates both pharmacological (as per scope of practice and professional regulatory requirements) and non-pharmacological treatments as appropriate into patient management plans. Document clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan and present the findings, using the approved documentation framework. Facilitate shared decision making by discussing assessment outcomes with patients, carers, and other health
care professionals, to enable patients to make informed decisions regarding treatment. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities. Support patients, families, and carers to adopt health healthy lifestyles strategies and apply principles of self- care, alongside clinical management plans. Understand and apply safeguarding measures that support the identification of vulnerable adults and children and be aware of statutory child/ vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance. Contribute to informed patient consent and act as patient advocate. Undertake delegated consent as appropriate and after successful completion of the relevant training and competencies. Report clinical incidents via Trust Datix reporting system. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.