Paramedic / Nurse Practitioner

Marlow Medical Group

The closing date is 31 December 2024

Job summary

The Paramedic / Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the multidisciplinary team working collaboratively to develop and implement effective patient management plans.

Main duties of the job

  • As a part of the triage team, you will be responsible for assessing cases, prioritizing appointments according to clinical urgency, directing patients to the most appropriate pathway.
  • To practice as an emergency care practitioner and demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge above those associated with conventional nursing roles.
  • Assess, plan, treat and refer patients, carrying out consultations in the surgery or the community as an autonomous practitioner.
  • Using own clinical judgement to diagnose and treat patients either face to face consultation, clinical telephone triage and other mediums.
  • Making appropriate referrals to primary, secondary and social services care, following practice (and/or locally agreed) pathways and protocols.
  • Deliver quality clinical care in a timely manner to patients.
  • Supply, administer and prescribe medicines as indicated (and appropriate) to address patient need, according to medicines management policy, Patient Group Directions NMC standards or referring to registered GP as necessary.
  • To recognise and initiate where appropriate relevant diagnostic investigations, using skills in this area to take the correct course of action.
  • Understanding safeguarding referral process and be aware of appropriate referral mechanisms for children and vulnerable adults.
  • Documentation of every patient contact and advice given. Records to be accurate in accordance with the NMC guidelines.
  • Minor illness assessment.
  • Be involved with continuity of care of our patients.

About us

28000 patient GP Practice.

4 Partners and 8 GPs plus 10 trainee GP. Full compliment other clinical and admin support staff.

Training practice in the beautiful town of Marlow.

We are a training Practice operating over 3 sites.

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0364-24-0004

Job locations

Victoria Road

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7 1DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Paramedic or Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to develop and implement effective patient management plans. Working closely with local community nurses and our expanding integrated care teams, you will deliver patient care in a clinical setting and, when necessary, in patient's homes. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we work to enhance our triage process and improve access to care, where experience in clinical triage and telephone consultations will be essential for success.

In this role, you will manage daily patient triage, run your own face-face clinics, and handle referrals, prescriptions, test results, while offering support to colleagues when needed. Flexibility, a strong work ethic, and a readiness to step in where required are crucial. Ideally, you will have experience treating patients of all ages, from children to adults, and managing a wide range of medical conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Paramedic or Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to develop and implement effective patient management plans. Working closely with local community nurses and our expanding integrated care teams, you will deliver patient care in a clinical setting and, when necessary, in patient's homes. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we work to enhance our triage process and improve access to care, where experience in clinical triage and telephone consultations will be essential for success.

In this role, you will manage daily patient triage, run your own face-face clinics, and handle referrals, prescriptions, test results, while offering support to colleagues when needed. Flexibility, a strong work ethic, and a readiness to step in where required are crucial. Ideally, you will have experience treating patients of all ages, from children to adults, and managing a wide range of medical conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC/HPC registration - essential
  • Experience in either A&E or primary care - essential

Desirable

  • Non- Medical Prescriber - desirable
  • Advanced Clinical Practice MSc - desirable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC/HPC registration - essential
  • Experience in either A&E or primary care - essential

Desirable

  • Non- Medical Prescriber - desirable
  • Advanced Clinical Practice MSc - desirable

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Marlow Medical Group

Address

Victoria Road

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7 1DN


Employer's website

https://www.marlowdoctors.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marlow Medical Group

Address

Victoria Road

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7 1DN


Employer's website

https://www.marlowdoctors.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Practice Manager

Melanie Hanson

melanie.hanson1@nhs.net

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0364-24-0004

Job locations

Victoria Road

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7 1DN


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