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Paramedic / First Contact Practitioner

The Three Spires Medical Practice

The closing date is 04 May 2025

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Job summary

Truro PCN has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paramedic / First Contact Practitioner to join the team, initially on a fixed term of up to one year. Applications will be considered from those looking for part-time (minimum two days per week) or full-time employment.

We are a friendly, forward-looking PCN who values a good work-life balance to allow us to enjoy the beautiful coast and countryside of Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

This role is as diverse as it is challenging and you will be working as part of a team providing support to the duty doctors within Truro PCN. You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of care through face to face and telephone consultations. You will need to be able to provide treatment to the patient at home, within the Care Home and/or at Truro Health Park.

With at least five years post-qualification experience, we require you to have good communications skills, an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload and being motivated by delivering exceptional patient care.

Applicants will have or be working towards their independent prescribing qualification.

About us

Truro PCN consists of two GP Practices: Lander Medical Practice and The Three Spires Medical Practice, both operating from Truro Health Park and together our dedicated teams care for around 36,000 patients. We are learning practices, hosting GP trainees and Medical Students from the Peninsula School of Primary Care and the University of Exeter Medical School.

Truro PCN has a shared ambition to innovate general practice and build a sustainable model for general practice for the future. We believe in the national strategies for adding to and improving the skill-mix of our excellent primary care team and have been investing in various new roles to improve patient care.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1654-25-0006

Job locations

Truro Health Park

Infirmary Hill

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 2JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Role of the Paramedic / First Contact Practitioner (FCP)

This role involves providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to the population of Truro by managing patients' healthcare needs effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the PCN in Providing Accessible Healthcare:

Ensure the delivery of timely and efficient healthcare services to all patients within Truro PCN, facilitating easy access for those seeking medical assistance.

Triage and Manage Same-Day Healthcare Requests:

Manage patient requests for same-day advice and guidance, prioritising patients' healthcare needs based on clinical urgency and severity.

Provide diagnosis and management of undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

Conduct thorough history-taking and clinical assessments for patients, leading to accurate diagnoses and the development of appropriate treatment plans. Initiate necessary investigations and diagnostic tests and interpret findings and reports to guide clinical decisions.

Provide appropriate care for a wide range of presenting health conditions, both in clinic settings and through home visits as required. Undertake visits to patients homes or nursing homes when necessary to carry out assessments, diagnoses, and treatments during urgent or acute episodes of care, with supervision and support from GPs.

Decision Making and management of conditions with complex co-morbidities.

Demonstrate strong clinical decision-making capabilities while ensuring safe, evidence-based care. Evaluate and review patients ongoing care, making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems; offering care complementary to that offered by the GPs and other practitioners in the Practice.

Documentation and Administrative Duties:

Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records, ensuring all data is captured and measurements taken as per practice protocols and policies.

Adhere to administrative requirements to support Practice objectives, such as maximising practice income through Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services.

Team Collaboration and Care Coordination:

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals within the practice to ensure that patients receive integrated and holistic care. Contribute to team-based decision-making, sharing insights and working with colleagues to improve the quality of care for all patients.

Clinical Standards and Protocol Adherence:

Follow the practices clinical protocols and policies, especially concerning referrals, prescribing, and ensuring that care meets the highest clinical standards. Ensure that patient care complies with all necessary legal and professional guidelines.

Continuous Professional Development:

Engage in ongoing professional development and education to stay up-to-date with the latest medical knowledge and practices, particularly related to general practice settings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role of the Paramedic / First Contact Practitioner (FCP)

This role involves providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to the population of Truro by managing patients' healthcare needs effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the PCN in Providing Accessible Healthcare:

Ensure the delivery of timely and efficient healthcare services to all patients within Truro PCN, facilitating easy access for those seeking medical assistance.

Triage and Manage Same-Day Healthcare Requests:

Manage patient requests for same-day advice and guidance, prioritising patients' healthcare needs based on clinical urgency and severity.

Provide diagnosis and management of undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

Conduct thorough history-taking and clinical assessments for patients, leading to accurate diagnoses and the development of appropriate treatment plans. Initiate necessary investigations and diagnostic tests and interpret findings and reports to guide clinical decisions.

Provide appropriate care for a wide range of presenting health conditions, both in clinic settings and through home visits as required. Undertake visits to patients homes or nursing homes when necessary to carry out assessments, diagnoses, and treatments during urgent or acute episodes of care, with supervision and support from GPs.

Decision Making and management of conditions with complex co-morbidities.

Demonstrate strong clinical decision-making capabilities while ensuring safe, evidence-based care. Evaluate and review patients ongoing care, making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems; offering care complementary to that offered by the GPs and other practitioners in the Practice.

Documentation and Administrative Duties:

Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records, ensuring all data is captured and measurements taken as per practice protocols and policies.

Adhere to administrative requirements to support Practice objectives, such as maximising practice income through Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services.

Team Collaboration and Care Coordination:

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals within the practice to ensure that patients receive integrated and holistic care. Contribute to team-based decision-making, sharing insights and working with colleagues to improve the quality of care for all patients.

Clinical Standards and Protocol Adherence:

Follow the practices clinical protocols and policies, especially concerning referrals, prescribing, and ensuring that care meets the highest clinical standards. Ensure that patient care complies with all necessary legal and professional guidelines.

Continuous Professional Development:

Engage in ongoing professional development and education to stay up-to-date with the latest medical knowledge and practices, particularly related to general practice settings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Paramedic or Practitioner and registered with HCPC.

Desirable

  • Masters Level qualification or equivalent.
  • Independent Prescriber (or working towards).

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum five years post qualification experience.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role in primary care.
  • Experience of triage.
  • Independent prescriber.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of public health issues in Truro and surrounding area.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong IT skills.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Paramedic or Practitioner and registered with HCPC.

Desirable

  • Masters Level qualification or equivalent.
  • Independent Prescriber (or working towards).

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum five years post qualification experience.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role in primary care.
  • Experience of triage.
  • Independent prescriber.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of public health issues in Truro and surrounding area.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong IT skills.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne

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

The Three Spires Medical Practice

Address

Truro Health Park

Infirmary Hill

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 2JA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Three Spires Medical Practice

Address

Truro Health Park

Infirmary Hill

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 2JA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Sarah Boon

sarah.boon2@nhs.net

01872272272

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1654-25-0006

Job locations

Truro Health Park

Infirmary Hill

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 2JA


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