Job summary
Are
you an experienced paramedic looking for a new challenge? Were looking for an
enthusiastic, innovative and clinically driven individual to join our existing
team of Paramedics.
CQC Outstanding
Practice
Innovative primary
care network with 44,000 patients
Flexible working
pattern usually 8am to 6pm, four days a week.
Ability to structure
role around professional interests and abilities e.g. home visits, minor
illness & injury, care homes and long term conditions.
Supported training
& development
Designated clinical
supervisor
Existing well
established team of Paramedics
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an
experienced and proactive individual who will join our team of four Paramedics
to provide home visits, telephone triage assessments and face-to-face on the
day appointments. The post-holder will be fully supported and have the
opportunity to develop in other areas of interest within the practice,
including clinical management of care home residents and management of patients
with long term conditions.
About us
Granta
is a well-recognised and thriving General Practice in South Cambridgeshire
caring for 44,000 patients. The practice is classed as a Primary Care Network
and is redefining sustainable General Practice for the next generation. At
Granta we are open minded and forward thinking. We offer excellent care and
want to ensure we are excellent employers as the happiness and satisfaction of
the family we employ is as important as the satisfaction of our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities:
Clinical
practice
Visit
and assess appropriate patients at home
Triage
and assess appropriate patients by telephone
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
treatment/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/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment
plans for patients at risk of developing, or who have, a long-term condition
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic
conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a
management plan
Give
drugs and medication as per PGD
Prescribe
and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient
needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice
protocols (if within scope of practice)
Work
with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed
treatments
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on
medication regimens, 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
Non-Clinical
Practice
Manage
and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as
agreed with the practice management team
Agree
plans and outcomes by which to measure success
Monitor
work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and
conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and
guidelines
Apply
infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national
guidelines
Advocate
for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive
and increase access to health care for all
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities:
Clinical
practice
Visit
and assess appropriate patients at home
Triage
and assess appropriate patients by telephone
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
treatment/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/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment
plans for patients at risk of developing, or who have, a long-term condition
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic
conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a
management plan
Give
drugs and medication as per PGD
Prescribe
and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient
needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice
protocols (if within scope of practice)
Work
with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed
treatments
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on
medication regimens, 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
Non-Clinical
Practice
Manage
and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as
agreed with the practice management team
Agree
plans and outcomes by which to measure success
Monitor
work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and
conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and
guidelines
Apply
infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national
guidelines
Advocate
for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive
and increase access to health care for all
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- Degree or diploma in Paramedic science
- Registered First Contact Practitioner ( or willing to compete within 6 months
- Working towards level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice ( eg MSc level study )
Desirable
- Independent /Non- Medical Prescribing
- Minor Illness Qualification
- Minor Injury qualification
- Advanced Clinical Assessment
- Qualification
- X-rat/IRMER
- Qualification
- Mentorship or Clinical Qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- Degree or diploma in Paramedic science
- Registered First Contact Practitioner ( or willing to compete within 6 months
- Working towards level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice ( eg MSc level study )
Desirable
- Independent /Non- Medical Prescribing
- Minor Illness Qualification
- Minor Injury qualification
- Advanced Clinical Assessment
- Qualification
- X-rat/IRMER
- Qualification
- Mentorship or Clinical Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
