Job summary
Paramedic
Practitioner Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre
We are looking for a prescribing paramedic
practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Somerset practice for up to
37.5 hours per week (part time hours will be considered).
You will be an experienced paramedic working
closely with our GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess and treat
acute patients presenting in the surgery and to attend home visits including
residential and nursing homes. The role will involve working as an autonomous,
accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals
including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient
services.
Main duties of the job
Assessment and triage of patients presenting with acute, urgent, same day
or minor illness requests over the phone, in person, using electronic
communication and through home visiting.
Arrangement of appropriate investigations, e.g. blood tests, urine/stool
samples, ECGs, radiology requests and interpretation of results.
Appropriate management of conditions including self-management, social
prescribing, prescribing, care planning, referral to secondary care.
Effective communications with patients, carers, colleagues and all
members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Maintenance of accurate and contemporaneous medical records.
Work within local and national guidelines, local care pathways, policies
and patient group directives.
For more
information about this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Julie Salter (Interim Practice Manager) on 07944 589862
About us
Burnham-on-Sea - Our Practice & Town
Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre is a
large, well established practice with an on-site pharmacy, which provides a
wide range of services to around 15,000 patients. We are a friendly practice in
a seaside town location and our transport links are great - The M5, Bristol Airport
and train routes to London mean that Burnham-on-Sea is very conveniently
located.
Burnham-on-Sea is ideally located within easy
access to the Blackdown and the Mendip Hills both designated as Areas Of
Natural Beauty, with a network of footpaths and byways for walking, mountain
biking and horse riding. It is perfect for discovering the beauty of the
beaches and coastal paths, and both sites are within 5-10 minutes walk of the
beach.
The town is home to one of the longest stretches of sandy beach in
Europe and its iconic lighthouse. The town has retained much of its traditional
charms and hosts a number of eateries, restaurants and shops.
Benefits
We offer:
flexible roles and working options
competitive rates of pay
NHS pension membership
support for those with specialist skills and
experience
mentorship from experienced clinicians
close links to the wider Somerset integrated
health system, Somerset LMC, SGPET and the Somerset Training Hub
career development - through annual appraisal and are keen to support
paramedic practitioners who wish to extend their role, or have specialist
skills which can be utilised in primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be an
experienced paramedic acting within their professional boundary to provide care
for the presenting patient. This role is
expected to develop and evolve over time as the successful post holder gains
experience.
The primary care
practitioner will work closely with our GPs to advise treatment and healthcare
for patients, to include those presenting in the primary care setting and those
in the community.
The post holder will
attend home visits to include residential and nursing homes, where they will
liaise with staff, family and other stakeholders in the production of the care
plans to be shared with other providers and stakeholders.
The practitioner will also
triage acute patients presenting in the surgery environment.
They will demonstrate
safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients.
They will work collaboratively
with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of our patients.
MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary care
practitioner (paramedic) will provide clinical support to Primary Care and will
work closely with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Clinicians to provide
healthcare for our patients. The post holder will work within their
professional boundary and capabilities at all times, referring cases to GPs and
other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Conduct
visits to patients in either their own home or a care home environment.
- Assess
patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Liaise
with GPs to agree diagnosis, any further investigations which may be
needed and appropriate treatment.
- Liaise
with GPs to admit patients to secondary care if they are in acute medical
need.
- Refer
patients as appropriate to other members of the multidisciplinary team,
secondary care and to other relevant care providers.
- To
collaborate with GPs, nursing staff and non-clinical support staff. Use
his/her individual skill and experience in order to make a positive
contribution to the practice and the development of a team approach.
- Working
with senior staff will support the delivery of new and improved primary
care services to meet the changing needs of our practice population.
- To
provide education and training to other staff as appropriate and to
encourage team work and the sharing of best practice.
- To
help develop our practice for the overall benefit of our patients.
CLINICAL DUTIES
- Assess
undifferentiated patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic
medical conditions. Take history, make appropriate physical examinations,
formulate differential diagnoses and liaise with GPs to agree the
appropriate follow-up treatment and care plans.
- Maintain
accurate record keeping on our medical record system (EMIS Web).
- Undertake
and interprets a range of diagnostic tests and routine clinical
procedures, including but not exclusively ECG, venepuncture, basic
observation recording.
- Works
within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines e.g.
infection control, chaperoning, risk management, health and safety.
- Assist
in delivering specialised programmes of care and care packages.
- Contributes
to the management of disease registers e.g. End of Life Register.
COMMUNICATION
- Effectively
communicates sensitive condition related information to patients,
relatives and carers.
- Provide
and receive highly complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious
information and occasionally deal with situations which are hostile or
contentious.
- Use
developed consultation, negotiation and conflict management skills which
require empathy, reassurance and persuasive skills to overcome barriers to
acceptance.
- Regularly
communicates service related information to healthcare partners, the
practice manager, clinical and administrative staff, patients, relatives
and carers.
- Builds
and communicates effective working relationships with statutory and
voluntary organisations for the benefit of patient care and to facilitate
good working relationships.
- Participate
in team meetings and when required deliver training and presentations.
MANAGING SELF AND
OTHERS
- Participate
in an annual individual performance review taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and professional development.
- Manage
own time, workload and resources effectively.
- Contribute
to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities
and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the practice performance.
- Assess
own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly
or under supervision.
- Undertake
professional development as required by the role.
- Promote
effective communication and relationships within the team.
- Will
participate in clinical supervision.
- Participate
positively and actively in clinical and other practice meetings.
- Develop
own knowledge and clinical practice to meet own objectives and changes in
service.
-
Assist in the training of
team members.
MANAGE AND USE INFORMATION
- Alert
other team members to issues of quality and risk. Take part in the
practice Significant Event Audit process and commit to continuous
learning.
- Assist
in the development of practice and clinical protocols for the surgery.
-
Make effective use of the
clinical medical record system by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering
of data and read codes
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent
exposure to body fluids, bloods, wounds, fleas and lice.
- Occasional
exposure to aggressive behaviour which we mitigate via our zero tolerance
policy.
- Frequent
use of VDU equipment.
- Frequent
requirement to travel on home visits and occasional travel for training.
GENERAL
- This
job description reflects the current situation. It is subject to review and updating in
the light of changing service needs. Details may be changed in
consultation with the role holder and/or reviewed at their annual
appraisal.
Job Description see attached JD
and person spec for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be an
experienced paramedic acting within their professional boundary to provide care
for the presenting patient. This role is
expected to develop and evolve over time as the successful post holder gains
experience.
The primary care
practitioner will work closely with our GPs to advise treatment and healthcare
for patients, to include those presenting in the primary care setting and those
in the community.
The post holder will
attend home visits to include residential and nursing homes, where they will
liaise with staff, family and other stakeholders in the production of the care
plans to be shared with other providers and stakeholders.
The practitioner will also
triage acute patients presenting in the surgery environment.
They will demonstrate
safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients.
They will work collaboratively
with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of our patients.
MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary care
practitioner (paramedic) will provide clinical support to Primary Care and will
work closely with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Clinicians to provide
healthcare for our patients. The post holder will work within their
professional boundary and capabilities at all times, referring cases to GPs and
other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Conduct
visits to patients in either their own home or a care home environment.
- Assess
patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Liaise
with GPs to agree diagnosis, any further investigations which may be
needed and appropriate treatment.
- Liaise
with GPs to admit patients to secondary care if they are in acute medical
need.
- Refer
patients as appropriate to other members of the multidisciplinary team,
secondary care and to other relevant care providers.
- To
collaborate with GPs, nursing staff and non-clinical support staff. Use
his/her individual skill and experience in order to make a positive
contribution to the practice and the development of a team approach.
- Working
with senior staff will support the delivery of new and improved primary
care services to meet the changing needs of our practice population.
- To
provide education and training to other staff as appropriate and to
encourage team work and the sharing of best practice.
- To
help develop our practice for the overall benefit of our patients.
CLINICAL DUTIES
- Assess
undifferentiated patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic
medical conditions. Take history, make appropriate physical examinations,
formulate differential diagnoses and liaise with GPs to agree the
appropriate follow-up treatment and care plans.
- Maintain
accurate record keeping on our medical record system (EMIS Web).
- Undertake
and interprets a range of diagnostic tests and routine clinical
procedures, including but not exclusively ECG, venepuncture, basic
observation recording.
- Works
within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines e.g.
infection control, chaperoning, risk management, health and safety.
- Assist
in delivering specialised programmes of care and care packages.
- Contributes
to the management of disease registers e.g. End of Life Register.
COMMUNICATION
- Effectively
communicates sensitive condition related information to patients,
relatives and carers.
- Provide
and receive highly complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious
information and occasionally deal with situations which are hostile or
contentious.
- Use
developed consultation, negotiation and conflict management skills which
require empathy, reassurance and persuasive skills to overcome barriers to
acceptance.
- Regularly
communicates service related information to healthcare partners, the
practice manager, clinical and administrative staff, patients, relatives
and carers.
- Builds
and communicates effective working relationships with statutory and
voluntary organisations for the benefit of patient care and to facilitate
good working relationships.
- Participate
in team meetings and when required deliver training and presentations.
MANAGING SELF AND
OTHERS
- Participate
in an annual individual performance review taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and professional development.
- Manage
own time, workload and resources effectively.
- Contribute
to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities
and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the practice performance.
- Assess
own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly
or under supervision.
- Undertake
professional development as required by the role.
- Promote
effective communication and relationships within the team.
- Will
participate in clinical supervision.
- Participate
positively and actively in clinical and other practice meetings.
- Develop
own knowledge and clinical practice to meet own objectives and changes in
service.
-
Assist in the training of
team members.
MANAGE AND USE INFORMATION
- Alert
other team members to issues of quality and risk. Take part in the
practice Significant Event Audit process and commit to continuous
learning.
- Assist
in the development of practice and clinical protocols for the surgery.
-
Make effective use of the
clinical medical record system by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering
of data and read codes
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent
exposure to body fluids, bloods, wounds, fleas and lice.
- Occasional
exposure to aggressive behaviour which we mitigate via our zero tolerance
policy.
- Frequent
use of VDU equipment.
- Frequent
requirement to travel on home visits and occasional travel for training.
GENERAL
- This
job description reflects the current situation. It is subject to review and updating in
the light of changing service needs. Details may be changed in
consultation with the role holder and/or reviewed at their annual
appraisal.
Job Description see attached JD
and person spec for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- A Level qualifications or equivalent
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development
Experience
Essential
- Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic registered with the HCPC
- A minimum of 5 years paramedic work experience
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in a healthcare related discipline
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of primary care operating environment
- Excellent analytical skills, including analysis of data
-
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality and safety
- Strong IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
- Understanding of the NHS GP Contract
- Use of EMIS searches and protocols
- Able to multi-task and cope with an unpredictable work pattern
- Able to work outside of normal hours as and when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- A Level qualifications or equivalent
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development
Experience
Essential
- Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic registered with the HCPC
- A minimum of 5 years paramedic work experience
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in a healthcare related discipline
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of primary care operating environment
- Excellent analytical skills, including analysis of data
-
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality and safety
- Strong IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
- Understanding of the NHS GP Contract
- Use of EMIS searches and protocols
- Able to multi-task and cope with an unpredictable work pattern
- Able to work outside of normal hours as and when required
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
