Paramedic

Job responsibilities

The Paramedic will be required to work autonomously in the practice, providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage, and clinical decision-making and referring patients appropriately. To support clinicians in the management of Care Home patients, and Home Visiting Service, taking notes, examining patients, performing appropriate procedures, communicating with relatives by taking part in ward rounds of care homes. Work as part of the Acute Home Visiting team but with close collaborative working with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and support from GPs. To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic. To provide holistic care for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and management. To refer and/or signpost patients in their own home or care home to other allied health professionals for example community COPD nurses, Social prescribers etc. The post holder will use advanced clinical and communication skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. Care occasionally may need to be provided in other settings as required. Participate in quality improvement and innovations, e.g. audit, significant event analysis and development of protocols and new services. Recognise opportunities to reduce inequalities and unwarranted variation in health care for the practice population. Play an active role in in-house practice and clinical meetings. Participate in the education and training of staff and students of all disciplines Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring CPD requirements are met Complete statutory training / updating and mandatory training as defined by the practice. Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance. Identify gaps in knowledge and skills and how further learning can enhance delivery of the service.

Qualifications

Essential

• Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant CPD

Desirable

• BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
• Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support Provider
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Sound organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate
• Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations and show sensitivity and empathy in distressing situations
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Basic IT skills in word processing and e-mail
• Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems
• Record keeping skills
• Understanding of health education/promotion
• Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
• Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice
• Ability to participate in audit and standard setting
• Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary and Community Care

Additional

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

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).