Braccan Health Network

PCN Paramedic

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Job summary

Braccan Health Network is an exciting Primary Care Network (PCN) formed in April 2021 serving a diverse population of 30,000 patients across Bracknell. We are looking to recruit a Paramedics to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holders will be responsible for seeing patients in the practice sites and visiting patients in their place of residence, who present with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic disease management as well as updating care plans for our frail and vulnerable patients.

The successful candidate will ideally be a Band 7 Paramedic, if not, a Band 6 who is willing to work towards becoming a Band 7 from commencement in the role. The candidate will also need to be a qualified HCPC Paramedic with a full UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of the Clinical Team which will include telephone triage, visiting patients in their home and surgery consultations.
  • Provide care for the patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
  • Demonstrate safe, clinical decision making, acting within your professional boundaries and qualifications.

  • Work collaboratively with all clinical and administrative staff to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our patients.
  • Use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
  • Must own vehicle with Driving License for home visits.

About us

We are a diverse multidisciplinary team comprising of a Clinical Director, Dr Jeremy Mellins, and Rachel Reid, PCN Business Manager. Our PCN Clinical roles consist of a Paramedic and 2 Clinical Pharmacists, and we are supported by a Care Coordinator in an admin position and Social Prescribing Link Worker helping to bridge the gap between Primary and Secondary/Social/Community Care.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary consummate with current banding - NHS Agenda for Change

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4467-23-0006

Job locations

1 County Lane

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG42 3JP


Ringmead

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 7PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team

  • Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with a GP before making such referral.
  • 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
  • Works from the PCN and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
  • Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
  • To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
  • To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
  • To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
  • 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.
  • Works with local policies and procedures.
  • Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
  • To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
  • To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need and maximise Quality & Outcome Framework (QoF) points
  • Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures

  • Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team

  • Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with a GP before making such referral.
  • 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
  • Works from the PCN and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
  • Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
  • To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
  • To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
  • To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
  • 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.
  • Works with local policies and procedures.
  • Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
  • To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
  • To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need and maximise Quality & Outcome Framework (QoF) points
  • Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures

  • Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Paramedic
  • Minimum Band 7 Paramedic, Band 6 considered

Desirable

  • Prior experience in a primary care setting
  • Independent Prescriber status desired, not essential
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Paramedic
  • Minimum Band 7 Paramedic, Band 6 considered

Desirable

  • Prior experience in a primary care setting
  • Independent Prescriber status desired, not essential

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Braccan Health Network

Address

1 County Lane

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG42 3JP


Employer's website

https://www.gainsborough-practice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Braccan Health Network

Address

1 County Lane

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG42 3JP


Employer's website

https://www.gainsborough-practice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Lead, Braccan Health PCN

Rachel Reid

rachel.reid16@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary consummate with current banding - NHS Agenda for Change

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4467-23-0006

Job locations

1 County Lane

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG42 3JP


Ringmead

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 7PG


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