PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Job summary

• The role will provide a specialist Advanced Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.

• To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.

• To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.

• The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.

• The post holder must own vehicle for home visits with expensed remunerated in overall financial package.

Main duties of the job

• Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
• Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
• To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
• To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
• Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
• Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviors to meet the needs of the service.

About us

We are a forward thinking Practice ensuring exceptional team effort to provide an excellent service to all our patients. We expect a smart appearance, prompt reliable attendance, hardworking character who show respect and cooperation.