Job summary
The
post-holder is a Paramedic who
acts within their professional boundaries.
Paramedics
work independently within their scope of practice in the community, using their
enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills to assess and manage patients
presenting with acute presentations which include but are not limited to minor illness or injury,
abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches.
The post-holder will be an integral part of the Parkside Group Practice team.
The supervision and mentorship network will be
provided to support the Paramedic.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Paramedic delivering health services.
a.
Work
as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the organisation
b.
Assess
and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide
definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy,
patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and
local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the
primary care team
c.
Advise
patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate,
including signposting patients to the social prescribing service and, where
appropriate, other community or voluntary services
d.
Paramedics
work independently within their scope of practice in the community, using their
enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills to assess and manage patients
presenting with acute presentations which include minor illness or injury,
abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches
e.
Be
able toperform specialist
health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in line with local
and national guidance, perform and interpret
ECGs, perform investigatory
procedures as required and undertake the collection of pathological specimens
including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples within their scope
of practice and within line of local and national guidance
About us
Parkside Group Practice is based
in South Croydon, with a list size of 14,500 patients. The team consists of 4
partners, 7 salaried GPs, 2 Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy technician, 1 Social Prescriber, 3 nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants and a
administration team of 18 including a Business Manager and 2 Operations managers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Paramedic has the following but not limited to wider responsibilities
a.
Support the delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and
other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives
b.
Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other
clinicians and staff on medical emergencies
c.
Support virtual and remote models of consultation and
support, including e-consultations
d. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post
and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and
effective manner
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Paramedic has the following but not limited to wider responsibilities
a.
Support the delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and
other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives
b.
Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other
clinicians and staff on medical emergencies
c.
Support virtual and remote models of consultation and
support, including e-consultations
d. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post
and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and
effective manner
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic.
- Completed a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic.
- Attained Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice.
Desirable
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
See person separate person specification.
Essential
- Please see person specification included.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience.
- Working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and, within six months of the commencement of reimbursement for that individual (or a longer time period as agreed with the commissioner).
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.
- Is working towards developing Masters level or equivalent capability in paramedic areas of practice and has completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the NHS E Paramedic FCP/AP Roadmap to practice.
- Completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic.
- Completed a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic.
- Attained Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice.
Desirable
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
See person separate person specification.
Essential
- Please see person specification included.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience.
- Working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and, within six months of the commencement of reimbursement for that individual (or a longer time period as agreed with the commissioner).
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.
- Is working towards developing Masters level or equivalent capability in paramedic areas of practice and has completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the NHS E Paramedic FCP/AP Roadmap to practice.
- Completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
