Job summary
Are
you a front-line paramedic with a UK HCPC registration and five years
of post-registration experience? Are you seeking a new challenge in primary
care with an emphasis on managing chronic illnesses like diabetes and asthma?
If so, this job might be right for you. We have a fantastic
opportunity for an experienced Paramedic to join our amazing team at our Derby
surgeries.
The job will entail acting as a self-reliant, accountable
paramedic who provides first evaluation, care, and diagnosis. The position
holder will collaborate with other members of the GP and the Advanced Practice team
to address a variety of patient requirements within our five surgeries, and the
community. As you would expect there are no night shifts, the latest you will
be required to work is 2000, however
there will be a requirement to work Saturdays.
We
are looking for enthusiastic individuals that have a demonstrable career as front line
Paramedics. The role will have a focus on chronic disease management including asthma,
COPD and diabetes, and you will have the ability to work both within a team and
as an individual, to best serve our large and diverse patient population across
our five Derby sites.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description below for the core responsibilities of the
Paramedic within Primary Care.
About us
Our practices are dynamic and forward-thinking training Practices with a proud history of developing our nursing staff. We serve a large population of over 40,000 patients and pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care. We also achieve high QOF points, and were rated as good in the latest CQC inspection.
You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic, multi-skilled team, while being led and supported by experienced managers and clinicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the
Paramedic within Primary Care. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry
out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and
staffing levels.
- Undertake urgent/same-day clinics.
-
Undertake home visits alongside the clinical
team.
-
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an
undifferentiated diagnosis.
-
Clinically examine and assess patient needs
from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.
-
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
-
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic
conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a
management plan.
-
Initiate and interpret tests and investigations
as appropriate.
-
Work with patients in order to support compliance
with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
-
Provide information and advice on prescribed or
over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions.
-
Act upon most alerts (e.g., QOF) and reminders
during a routine consultation
-
Respond to medical problems presented by
patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis,
treatment and referral where appropriate.
-
Provide appropriate preventative health care
and advice.
-
Provide medical support as required to patients
referred by nursing staff.
-
Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary,
local and national guidelines.
-
Make professional, autonomous decisions in
relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other
health care workers within the organisation.
-
Record clear and contemporaneous I.T.-based
consultation notes to agreed standards.
-
Collect data for audit purposes.
Other Responsibilities
- Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests
for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing
staff.
- Attend multidisciplinary, clinical and practice meetings.
- Provide additional enhanced services to the practices that
meet the needs of the practice's patient population and maximise the income
streams of the practice.
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice
policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection,
health and safety, and annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.
Professional Responsibilities
-
Registration with Health Care Professions
Council (HCPC)
-
Undertake statutory and mandatory training as
required by the organisation.
-
Demonstrate clinical leadership.
-
Proactively promote the role of the Paramedic
within the practice, with patients and externally to key stakeholders and
agencies.
-
Respect patient confidentiality always and do
not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the
role.
-
The post holder is required to hold a full,
clean UK driving license and have access to a suitable vehicle with a valid MOT
and covered by business insurance.
-
Training and Development
-
Participate in continuing professional
development opportunities to keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and
competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines
for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan
(PDP) utilising a reflective approach to Practice.
-
Promote and support a learning culture within
the Practice and assist in clinical instruction, mentoring and supervision of
medical students and other learners.
-
Contribute to monthly practice-protected
learning time meetings.
-
Work closely with other clinical staff and
administrative managers in setting up and or improving practice.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be amended to meet the future needs of the Practice, following an agreement between the Practice Manager and Partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the
Paramedic within Primary Care. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry
out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and
staffing levels.
- Undertake urgent/same-day clinics.
-
Undertake home visits alongside the clinical
team.
-
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an
undifferentiated diagnosis.
-
Clinically examine and assess patient needs
from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.
-
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
-
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic
conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a
management plan.
-
Initiate and interpret tests and investigations
as appropriate.
-
Work with patients in order to support compliance
with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
-
Provide information and advice on prescribed or
over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions.
-
Act upon most alerts (e.g., QOF) and reminders
during a routine consultation
-
Respond to medical problems presented by
patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis,
treatment and referral where appropriate.
-
Provide appropriate preventative health care
and advice.
-
Provide medical support as required to patients
referred by nursing staff.
-
Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary,
local and national guidelines.
-
Make professional, autonomous decisions in
relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other
health care workers within the organisation.
-
Record clear and contemporaneous I.T.-based
consultation notes to agreed standards.
-
Collect data for audit purposes.
Other Responsibilities
- Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests
for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing
staff.
- Attend multidisciplinary, clinical and practice meetings.
- Provide additional enhanced services to the practices that
meet the needs of the practice's patient population and maximise the income
streams of the practice.
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice
policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection,
health and safety, and annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.
Professional Responsibilities
-
Registration with Health Care Professions
Council (HCPC)
-
Undertake statutory and mandatory training as
required by the organisation.
-
Demonstrate clinical leadership.
-
Proactively promote the role of the Paramedic
within the practice, with patients and externally to key stakeholders and
agencies.
-
Respect patient confidentiality always and do
not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the
role.
-
The post holder is required to hold a full,
clean UK driving license and have access to a suitable vehicle with a valid MOT
and covered by business insurance.
-
Training and Development
-
Participate in continuing professional
development opportunities to keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and
competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines
for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan
(PDP) utilising a reflective approach to Practice.
-
Promote and support a learning culture within
the Practice and assist in clinical instruction, mentoring and supervision of
medical students and other learners.
-
Contribute to monthly practice-protected
learning time meetings.
-
Work closely with other clinical staff and
administrative managers in setting up and or improving practice.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be amended to meet the future needs of the Practice, following an agreement between the Practice Manager and Partners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised UK Paramedic qualification.
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration and no current issues under investigation.
Experience
Essential
- Five years or more frontline ambulance experience
- Experience working within a primary care setting
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate a broad base of competencies and skills.
- Excellent knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines
- Knowledge of own professional accountability and autonomous practice
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
- Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse audience.
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Ability to negotiate effectively.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values.
- A high degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience, and flexibility
Other
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further and higher education as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised UK Paramedic qualification.
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration and no current issues under investigation.
Experience
Essential
- Five years or more frontline ambulance experience
- Experience working within a primary care setting
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate a broad base of competencies and skills.
- Excellent knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines
- Knowledge of own professional accountability and autonomous practice
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
- Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse audience.
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Ability to negotiate effectively.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values.
- A high degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience, and flexibility
Other
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further and higher education as needed.
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).
