Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the
employment of two ACP Paramedics to join Conexus Healthcare Ltd. The Paramedics
will be working within Primary Care, for West Wakefield, and Brigantes
Primary Care Networks.
Conexus Healthcare Ltd. is a GP Confederation in
Wakefield. In addition to national training, and local clinical services,
Conexus provides support to local PCNs by hosting staff and supplying services
such as HR and accountancy. The successful candidate will be an employee of
Conexus Healthcare Ltd. However, their work will be practice-based under the
direction of the clinical director(s) and the host practices.
You will be working across all practices within the PCN, as part of the PCN Team. There is an expectation of autonomous working, however, collaboration within practices and the wider PCN team is a key part of the role. The aim being to provide patient-focused care responsive to
health need.
Main duties of the job
The role of the ACP Paramedic is key to the development of our PCNs. The ACP will provide the first
point of contact and direct access for patients of all ages with undifferentiated
and undiagnosed problems seeking a primary health care service including on-call,
telephone triage, face-to-face consultations, and home visits.
As part of the role, the ACP will also be involved in the training and mentoring of other healthcare professionals, including trainee ACPs.
Whilst this is not an Agenda for Change contract, this role is eligible for the NHS Pension Scheme.
About us
Primary Care Networks (PCN) are groups of GP practices working closely together - along with other healthcare staff and organisations - providing integrated services to the local population. Brigantes and West Wakefield are situated in the west of Wakefield providing healthcare services to around 150,000 patients. The member Practices use a collaborative approach including the use of additional roles to strengthen communities and reduce inequalities in health. The additional roles are key to the PCNs achieving the IIF targets from the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service.
We currently host a number of Additional Roles across three PCNs, such as Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Care Coordinators. There are plans for Nursing Associates and Trainee Nursing associates and paramedics to join within the next year. Social prescribing and First Contact Practitioners are provided by outside organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
To
work with the practice team in providing patient-focused care responsive to health
need.
To work in partnership with the practice in
developing the role further.
To
provide the first point of contact direct access for patients of all ages with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems seeking a primary health care service
including on-call, telephone triage, face to face consultations, and home
visits.
To
assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care
needs including investigating, treating, and referring patients as appropriate.
Prescribe
and review appropriate medications in accordance with local policies and
evidence-based medical practice and work collaboratively with the wider team to
support patients and promote medication adherence.
To
order investigations, follow-up results, and arrange appropriate management
including seeking advice where appropriate.
To
work with a multidisciplinary team including community and voluntary sector to
improve patient care.
Actively take a personalised care
approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making
with the presenting person.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. This can be downloaded.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
To
work with the practice team in providing patient-focused care responsive to health
need.
To work in partnership with the practice in
developing the role further.
To
provide the first point of contact direct access for patients of all ages with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems seeking a primary health care service
including on-call, telephone triage, face to face consultations, and home
visits.
To
assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care
needs including investigating, treating, and referring patients as appropriate.
Prescribe
and review appropriate medications in accordance with local policies and
evidence-based medical practice and work collaboratively with the wider team to
support patients and promote medication adherence.
To
order investigations, follow-up results, and arrange appropriate management
including seeking advice where appropriate.
To
work with a multidisciplinary team including community and voluntary sector to
improve patient care.
Actively take a personalised care
approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making
with the presenting person.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. This can be downloaded.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards Post Graduate Degree Qualification in Paramedic Science, Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
- Registered Healthcare Practitioner
- Working towards an Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Attained Post Graduate Degree Qualification in Paramedic Science, Clinical Practice, or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- Competent management of minor ailments
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Leading a team
- Auditing
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
- Telephone triage / consultations
- Recent primary and community experience
- Experience working with patients with learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination
- Accountability of own role and other roles
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinants of health in the area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of the Primary Care Environment
- Good working knowledge of SystmOne/EMIS.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management.
- Resource management
- Management of patients with complex needs
Qualities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Collaborative worker
- Driving licence and access to a car to carry out home visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards Post Graduate Degree Qualification in Paramedic Science, Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
- Registered Healthcare Practitioner
- Working towards an Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Attained Post Graduate Degree Qualification in Paramedic Science, Clinical Practice, or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- Competent management of minor ailments
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Leading a team
- Auditing
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
- Telephone triage / consultations
- Recent primary and community experience
- Experience working with patients with learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination
- Accountability of own role and other roles
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinants of health in the area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of the Primary Care Environment
- Good working knowledge of SystmOne/EMIS.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management.
- Resource management
- Management of patients with complex needs
Qualities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Collaborative worker
- Driving licence and access to a car to carry out home visits
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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