Job summary
Eynsham Medical Group is a friendly, supportive and innovative training practice, providing primary care to over 16,000 patients across two sites. We are part of the Eynsham and Witney PCN.
We are seeking a dedicated Paramedic or Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Urgent Care Team at our Eynsham and Long Hanborough sites to provide patient access to both scheduled and unscheduled care provision.
Main duties of the job
The role will entail working alongside our two paramedics and involves coordination of care by telephone triage, delivering urgent and emergency care to patients in surgery and during home visits. The ideal candidate will be able to work as an autonomous practitioner and have minor illness and minor injury qualifications. Existing experience in primary care and a prescribing qualification are desirable but not essential.
This can be either a part or full-time post and shift hours are negotiable but would be to complement our existing team. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience. A full range of benefits are on offer including NHS pension. As this is an ARRS role, the successful candidate will need to meet the requirements for the First Contact Practitioners (FCP).
About us
This is a clinically forward-thinking, GMS (General Medical
Services) 6 Partner NHS GP Practice in rural Oxfordshire. The practice is very
well established and highly respected; and continues to explore innovative ways
to deliver comprehensive, integrated healthcare.
With a clear vision to deliver high quality care, the
practice has core values which were developed by the whole health care team,
with each doctor carrying a list and a triaging access system that aims to
balance access with continuity. Good communication, compassion, and continuity
of care remain at the heart of practice activities.
In summary, the practice ethos is progressive, innovative,
supportive and caring with a happy family feel within the team. Well-being and
work life balance is very important to the Partners and there is a strong
belief in investment of staff for self-development and retention, which aids
overall morale. There is also a strong focus on ensuring effective and
efficient running of the Practice as a business.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
- The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centred care as part of the Urgent Care Team.
- The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of a diverse range of patients with urgent and acute conditions, often without reference to a doctor and within their level of competence.
Clinical Care:
- Act as a Paramedic or Advanced Nurse Practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles.
- Triage patients on our Duty Doctor list.
- Undertake consultations with patients as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.
- Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.
- Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required.
- Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams to ensure patients needs are met.
- Visit patients at home where necessary
- Act as the emergency care lead for the practice, reviewing emergency protocols and providing updates and training to staff as appropriate.
- Act as the Sepsis Care lead for the practice
- Ensure practice safeguarding policies are followed and highlight any safeguarding concerns through the appropriate channels within the practice or wider organisations.
Professional:
- Adhere to the HCPC/NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within the scope of professional practice.
- Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and HCPC/NMC policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain a professional manner.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding information related to patients and staff.
- Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.
- Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.
- Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and HCPC/NMC guidelines.
- Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.
Clinical Governance and Service Improvement:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement.
- Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Participate in quality improvement within the service.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the service to address identified needs.
Educational/Personal Development:
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment.
- Contribute to the development of other members of the practice team.
- Adhere to professional registration requirements.
- Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.
- Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training.
- Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.
- Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy.
Teaching and mentoring role
- Promote a learning environment for patients, colleagues and other health professionals.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of the teaching of and support for new and existing staff in the Practice, including GP registrars, medical students, student Paramedics and newly recruited Paramedics.
- Provide teaching and training to the non-clinical teams in relation to urgent and emergency presentations including sepsis.
Other
- Participate in research activity directly or indirectly.
- The post-holder is required to travel independently between sites, patient homes and to attend meetings, etc hosted by other agencies.
- Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.
- Be aware of and comply with infection prevention and control policies.
- It is the responsibility of all staff to adhere to infection control policies to promote cleanliness and reduce infections. Hand hygiene must be undertaken correctly to prevent the spread of infection. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy; and must also attend all mandatory training and updates to ensure receipt of training appropriate to role.
- Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
- This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check Enhanced Level with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours when liaising with internal and external colleagues.
- Under the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
- Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
- Support a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.
Please Note
This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and condition of employment.
This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and in initial and ongoing discussions with their line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
- The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centred care as part of the Urgent Care Team.
- The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of a diverse range of patients with urgent and acute conditions, often without reference to a doctor and within their level of competence.
Clinical Care:
- Act as a Paramedic or Advanced Nurse Practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles.
- Triage patients on our Duty Doctor list.
- Undertake consultations with patients as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.
- Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.
- Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required.
- Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams to ensure patients needs are met.
- Visit patients at home where necessary
- Act as the emergency care lead for the practice, reviewing emergency protocols and providing updates and training to staff as appropriate.
- Act as the Sepsis Care lead for the practice
- Ensure practice safeguarding policies are followed and highlight any safeguarding concerns through the appropriate channels within the practice or wider organisations.
Professional:
- Adhere to the HCPC/NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within the scope of professional practice.
- Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and HCPC/NMC policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain a professional manner.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding information related to patients and staff.
- Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.
- Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.
- Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and HCPC/NMC guidelines.
- Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.
Clinical Governance and Service Improvement:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement.
- Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Participate in quality improvement within the service.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the service to address identified needs.
Educational/Personal Development:
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment.
- Contribute to the development of other members of the practice team.
- Adhere to professional registration requirements.
- Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.
- Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training.
- Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.
- Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy.
Teaching and mentoring role
- Promote a learning environment for patients, colleagues and other health professionals.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of the teaching of and support for new and existing staff in the Practice, including GP registrars, medical students, student Paramedics and newly recruited Paramedics.
- Provide teaching and training to the non-clinical teams in relation to urgent and emergency presentations including sepsis.
Other
- Participate in research activity directly or indirectly.
- The post-holder is required to travel independently between sites, patient homes and to attend meetings, etc hosted by other agencies.
- Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.
- Be aware of and comply with infection prevention and control policies.
- It is the responsibility of all staff to adhere to infection control policies to promote cleanliness and reduce infections. Hand hygiene must be undertaken correctly to prevent the spread of infection. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy; and must also attend all mandatory training and updates to ensure receipt of training appropriate to role.
- Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
- This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check Enhanced Level with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours when liaising with internal and external colleagues.
- Under the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
- Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
- Support a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.
Please Note
This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and condition of employment.
This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and in initial and ongoing discussions with their line manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of non-medical prescribing and using PGDs
- Experience as an autonomous practitioner within a minor injury/illness centre or mobile service.
- Experience of the ECP/Advanced Practitioner role within Primary or Secondary Care.
- Current knowledge of government targets and initiatives and N.I.C.E. guidelines and their impact on clinical practice
- Understanding of the N.M.C/H.P.C Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of triage/initial assessment
- Experience in using I.T based patient documentation systems
- Experience of following referral pathways
- Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio
Desirable
- Experience as a practitioner in an A&E Department or similar emergency care centre
- Experience of performing a social assessment
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of research projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- ENP/ ECP Minor Injuries and Minor Illness course Level 6
- ALS/APLS provider
- Completed mentorship programme
Desirable
- Attended X-ray/IRMER course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Relevant MSc or BSc
- Completed RCN Clinical Leadership Programme or similar
Additional qualities
Essential
- Able to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team
- Able and willing to develop professionally
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to act as a role model
- Able to deal with violence, aggression and extreme situations
- Vaccine and immunity status in accordance with UK Department of Health Guidelines
- Able to deal with sensitive issues e.g. sudden death/bereavement, child abuse, domestic violence
- Able to adjust and respond in rapidly changing environments
- Able to work in a calm and organized manner in situations of extreme workload
- Able to undertake home visits
- Hold a current driving licence with business insurance
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
Desirable
- Able to motivate other team members
- Able to promote a learning environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of non-medical prescribing and using PGDs
- Experience as an autonomous practitioner within a minor injury/illness centre or mobile service.
- Experience of the ECP/Advanced Practitioner role within Primary or Secondary Care.
- Current knowledge of government targets and initiatives and N.I.C.E. guidelines and their impact on clinical practice
- Understanding of the N.M.C/H.P.C Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of triage/initial assessment
- Experience in using I.T based patient documentation systems
- Experience of following referral pathways
- Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio
Desirable
- Experience as a practitioner in an A&E Department or similar emergency care centre
- Experience of performing a social assessment
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of research projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- ENP/ ECP Minor Injuries and Minor Illness course Level 6
- ALS/APLS provider
- Completed mentorship programme
Desirable
- Attended X-ray/IRMER course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Relevant MSc or BSc
- Completed RCN Clinical Leadership Programme or similar
Additional qualities
Essential
- Able to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team
- Able and willing to develop professionally
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to act as a role model
- Able to deal with violence, aggression and extreme situations
- Vaccine and immunity status in accordance with UK Department of Health Guidelines
- Able to deal with sensitive issues e.g. sudden death/bereavement, child abuse, domestic violence
- Able to adjust and respond in rapidly changing environments
- Able to work in a calm and organized manner in situations of extreme workload
- Able to undertake home visits
- Hold a current driving licence with business insurance
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
Desirable
- Able to motivate other team members
- Able to promote a learning environment
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).
