Job summary
Core Values:
To treat our patients as we would want our family to be treated
Treat our team as we would want to be treated
Guiding
#weareACCE (Accountable,Credible,Compassionate andEmpowered)
Main duties of the job
What we can offer:
Accessible locations; 30-minutes from Leeds, Selby, York
A mix of face-to-face and telephone appointments
In-house Pharmacy, Cardiology and Paediatric Nurse team
R&D Team
Opportunities for additional training and development
Morning huddles; an opportunity to meet up with colleagues
Competitive pay and bonuses
Training practice medical students, FY2, GP Trainees
Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship Accreditation
Want to know more? Drop Sarah an email to arrange an informal chat or site visit (sarah.hiscoe@nhs.net)
About us
Do our Core Values and Guiding Principles align with our own? Then why not come and join us here at Health Care First? We are proud to be one of the largest general practices serving the local population of Castleford, Ferrybridge, Methley and Normanton. With over 30,500 patients, we put our community and our people at the heart of decision making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full copy of the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full copy of the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate Degree in Paramedic Science
- Working towards or signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP and or AP roadmap to practice
- Maintain UK Registrations (Allied Health Professional / Independent Non-Medical Prescriber)
Desirable
- Urgent Care
- Long Term Conditions
- A prescribing qualification would also be desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience post-registration
- Recent secondary care, primary care or community experience
- Management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Clinical triage
- Compiling procedures and clinical guidelines
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.
Desirable
- Project management
- Health needs assessment
- Experience in a primary care or community setting is desirable.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a primary care setting
- Patient group directions and associated policy
- Self-directed and enthusiastic practitioner
- Highly motivated and a team player
- Flexibility
- Ability to work across boundaries
Desirable
- Local and national health policy
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate Degree in Paramedic Science
- Working towards or signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP and or AP roadmap to practice
- Maintain UK Registrations (Allied Health Professional / Independent Non-Medical Prescriber)
Desirable
- Urgent Care
- Long Term Conditions
- A prescribing qualification would also be desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience post-registration
- Recent secondary care, primary care or community experience
- Management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Clinical triage
- Compiling procedures and clinical guidelines
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.
Desirable
- Project management
- Health needs assessment
- Experience in a primary care or community setting is desirable.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a primary care setting
- Patient group directions and associated policy
- Self-directed and enthusiastic practitioner
- Highly motivated and a team player
- Flexibility
- Ability to work across boundaries
Desirable
- Local and national health policy
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
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).
