PCN

To provide advanced level decision making and clinical reasoning skills to assess, diagnose, triage and treat a multitude of patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions.

An advanced practice physiotherapist (APP) incorporates advanced level skills and knowledge within their physiotherapy practice. APPs use their skills to address complex decision-making processes in the management of patients with a range of presentations in both intervention and preventative care. APPs have completed an advanced program of studies beyond their initial physiotherapy training which will include the development of a range of skill and knowledge such as independent prescribing, injecting and advanced joint manipulative techniques.

To support people to take proactive steps to improve the way they manage their physical and mental health conditions. Give people the support to manager their own health and wellbeing.

Use a supportive self-management intervention to coach and motivate people during sessions to self-identify their needs, set goals and improve their knowledge, confidence and skills.

To act as a mental health resource to the PCNs by offering advice and support for the management and care of clients with mental health difficulties.

To provide/support monitoring of medication for all mental health patients, dementia patients and those suffering with anxiety and depression.

To support and develop self-management care plans for service users.

To utilise a range of therapeutic techniques assessments and referrals.

To link patients to their community services, for example if you are isolated, lonely or have housing or money issues (this is not exhaustive); facilitating personalised outcomes to improve/maintain health and wellbeing using community connections. To research and make sure services/community resources are appropriate and details are accurate before signposting.

Link and network with other services, agencies and charities and identify gaps in community groups. We partnership work with other health and social care professionals to provide best care possible.

To diagnose & treat dietary nutritional issues at an individual & wider public health level. Offer help with Diabetes, weight management, Gastro-intestinal conditions, Frailty.

Dieticians educate patients with diet-related disorders to adopt healthier habits and work as part of an MDT to gain patient’s cooperation & understanding in following recommended dietary treatments.

To provide personalised patient management, working alongside colleagues in
the Social and Voluntary Sector. Assess patients to establish functional ability, aiming for them to carry out meaningful daily tasks.

ICST Nurses deliver Advance Care Planning & Carry out Memory Assessments as well as bring relevant professionals together to provide holistic care.