GP Paramedic
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Job summary
Looking for a great work/life balance in an idyllic seaside location? Want to become part of a positive, supportive team?
Our successful and growing healthcare team, now operating as a private limited company under a GMS contract from the NHS, are looking for a GP Paramedic to join our CQC rated good practice in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight.
Benefits - Competitive rates of pay - Six weeks annual leave - NHS pension - Potential for staff bonus - Very positive and supportive working environment - Supportive of flexible work plans to develop specialist interest role - Supportive of newly qualified prescribers - On-site staff parking - Purpose built building and fully fitted consulting rooms - Modern IT systems
The practice is close to mainland ferry links and with beautiful beaches and countryside on your doorstep we are based in an idyllic location with affordable house prices ideal for family life.
Main duties of the job
A General Practice Paramedic will be an experienced practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for acute patients presenting at the practice (and home visits) in order to prevent hospital admissions. From initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care, they will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the General Practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policies and procedures, and providing leadership as required.
About us
Brookside health centre is a welcoming, innovative, and progressive practice, working in close partnership with other services in the local community to serve our population of 11,000+ people.
We offer a friendly and supportive environment with a clinical team of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Nurse Consultant, Pharmacist, Paramedic, MSK Practitioners, Practice Nurse team, HCAs, Phlebotomist, Social Prescriber, Dietitian, Health and Wellbeing Coaches and regular locum GPs.
Details
Date posted
03 February 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A4697-23-0867
Job locations
Brookside Health Centre
Queens Road
Freshwater
Isle Of Wight
PO40 9DT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
The General Practice Paramedic will:
- 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.
- Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.
- Undertake home visits for acute illness or chronic disease management.
- 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, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
- Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.
- Perform specialist health checks and reviews; perform and interpret ECGs; perform investigatory procedures as required.- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
- Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain community services (e.g. monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients living in sheltered housing).
- Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit for the practice and undertake clinical audits
- Communicate at all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, patient-centred service is delivered.
- Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings / reports
- Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, holistic, individualised patient care
- Refer patients directly to other services / agencies as appropriate
- Work with nursing, medical, health care assistant colleagues to ensure that National Service Frameworks (e.g. Coronary Heart Disease/Older People/Diabetes/Mental Health) are being delivered- Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery
- Participate in identification of community health needs and develop patient / family-centred strategies to address them
- Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services
Teaching and Mentoring Role
- Promote a learning environment for patients, nurses and other health professionals.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of the teaching for existing staff, such as medical students, NP students, GP registrars and Health Care Assistants, within the Surgery including BLS training
Professional Role
-Promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research.
- Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review
- Maintain their professional registration
- Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
- Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct
- Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest guidance and other pertinent standards
- Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the Practice.
- Pro-actively promote the role of GP Paramedic within the Practice, and externally to key stakeholders and agencies
- To undertake data collection for QOF and IIF during contacts with patients.
- To support and facilitate learning to new and existing members of the clinical team.
Administration and Professional Responsibilities
-Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are entered in patients electronic records according to practice policy.
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care within the practice.
- Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular ad hoc reports and audit.
- To undertake incident reports where appropriate.
- Undertake risk assessment where applicable.
- Attend and participate in both practice and Primary Care Network meetings as required.
- To undertake research studies independently or in conjunction with other health care professionals with the support and guidance from clinical team, with the objective to improve or re-evaluate patient care and services.
- Work in a cost effective and efficient manner. Ensure the security, safe storage and maintenance of any allocated equipment and goods.- Identify risks to service provision and highlight them to the Clinical Lead.
- Work within the requirements of Data Protection legislation as it applies to patient records.
- Contribute to the analysis of information to inform future development of the service.
- Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery.
- Work within the latest HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Maintain current professional registration.
- Act at all times in such a manner as to promote confidence and public trust and to uphold the reputation of the practice and their own profession.
Training and Professional Development
-Training and development will be monitored by yearly appraisal and the formulation of a personal learning plan in conjunction to the practice learning plan.
- Professional development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to keep their CPD up to date and ensure they are registered with the HCPC
- It is the responsibility of the practitioner to ensure they develop and maintain a personal learning plan.
- Participate with the education and training of students of all disciplines and introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
- If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities appropriate training will be given
- To provide additional duties as requested by the clinical director and management team.
Communication
-Good communication and relationships must be established and maintained with patients, colleagues and employers at all times.
- Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome levels of understanding and cultural backgrounds
- Work collaboratively with our practices reception, administration and clinical teams, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person/persons.
- Establish and maintain good liaison with our practice, secondary care and community teams.
- Ensure that the managing and clinical directors are informed of any matters arising or problems/potential problems.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Other Duties
-Work within the policies of ARRS scheme and Practice.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Promote client involvement in the management of the service.
- Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager. Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings as required.
- Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients.
- Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post and within the post holders clinical competence.
Health and Safety
The postholder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Maintain a good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and fire precautions, and operate the correct procedures and participate in policy development and data collection where appropriate.
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
- Reporting potential risks identified.
Safeguarding
-To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyones business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
- To support the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
- To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisations Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
The General Practice Paramedic will:
- 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.
- Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.
- Undertake home visits for acute illness or chronic disease management.
- 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, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
- Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.
- Perform specialist health checks and reviews; perform and interpret ECGs; perform investigatory procedures as required.- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
- Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain community services (e.g. monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients living in sheltered housing).
- Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit for the practice and undertake clinical audits
- Communicate at all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, patient-centred service is delivered.
- Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings / reports
- Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, holistic, individualised patient care
- Refer patients directly to other services / agencies as appropriate
- Work with nursing, medical, health care assistant colleagues to ensure that National Service Frameworks (e.g. Coronary Heart Disease/Older People/Diabetes/Mental Health) are being delivered- Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery
- Participate in identification of community health needs and develop patient / family-centred strategies to address them
- Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services
Teaching and Mentoring Role
- Promote a learning environment for patients, nurses and other health professionals.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of the teaching for existing staff, such as medical students, NP students, GP registrars and Health Care Assistants, within the Surgery including BLS training
Professional Role
-Promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research.
- Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review
- Maintain their professional registration
- Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
- Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct
- Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest guidance and other pertinent standards
- Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the Practice.
- Pro-actively promote the role of GP Paramedic within the Practice, and externally to key stakeholders and agencies
- To undertake data collection for QOF and IIF during contacts with patients.
- To support and facilitate learning to new and existing members of the clinical team.
Administration and Professional Responsibilities
-Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are entered in patients electronic records according to practice policy.
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care within the practice.
- Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular ad hoc reports and audit.
- To undertake incident reports where appropriate.
- Undertake risk assessment where applicable.
- Attend and participate in both practice and Primary Care Network meetings as required.
- To undertake research studies independently or in conjunction with other health care professionals with the support and guidance from clinical team, with the objective to improve or re-evaluate patient care and services.
- Work in a cost effective and efficient manner. Ensure the security, safe storage and maintenance of any allocated equipment and goods.- Identify risks to service provision and highlight them to the Clinical Lead.
- Work within the requirements of Data Protection legislation as it applies to patient records.
- Contribute to the analysis of information to inform future development of the service.
- Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery.
- Work within the latest HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Maintain current professional registration.
- Act at all times in such a manner as to promote confidence and public trust and to uphold the reputation of the practice and their own profession.
Training and Professional Development
-Training and development will be monitored by yearly appraisal and the formulation of a personal learning plan in conjunction to the practice learning plan.
- Professional development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to keep their CPD up to date and ensure they are registered with the HCPC
- It is the responsibility of the practitioner to ensure they develop and maintain a personal learning plan.
- Participate with the education and training of students of all disciplines and introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
- If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities appropriate training will be given
- To provide additional duties as requested by the clinical director and management team.
Communication
-Good communication and relationships must be established and maintained with patients, colleagues and employers at all times.
- Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome levels of understanding and cultural backgrounds
- Work collaboratively with our practices reception, administration and clinical teams, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person/persons.
- Establish and maintain good liaison with our practice, secondary care and community teams.
- Ensure that the managing and clinical directors are informed of any matters arising or problems/potential problems.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Other Duties
-Work within the policies of ARRS scheme and Practice.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Promote client involvement in the management of the service.
- Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager. Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings as required.
- Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients.
- Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post and within the post holders clinical competence.
Health and Safety
The postholder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Maintain a good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and fire precautions, and operate the correct procedures and participate in policy development and data collection where appropriate.
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
- Reporting potential risks identified.
Safeguarding
-To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyones business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
- To support the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
- To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisations Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous paramedic work experience
- Post registration experience (including evidence) of working in any of the following clinical areas;
- Accident & Emergency
- Primary Care environments
- Minor Injuries / Illness Units
- Acute specialities
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of relevant and continuing professional development activity and learning
- Evaluates the appropriateness, safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
- Skills in training and education
- Work as an independent prescriber, or willing to train to achieve this qualification
- Experience within A&E, Urgent Care and Primary Care environments
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic - FDSc or BSc qualified and registered with the HCPC
Desirable
- Post registration certificate (Level 3) in first contact care, chronic disease management and mental health experience or another related subject.
- Independent Prescriber qualified
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Evidence of autonomous working and the skills in physical assessment required, diagnosis and treatment
- Evidence of extended skills eg suturing, x-ray interpretation and plastering as appropriate
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of audit
- Shows critical reasoning skills and decision making
- Well-developed data gathering and IT skills
- Fully understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and cultural issue which may arise in the role
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care plan
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation, with commissioners, other providers and key external stakeholders
Desirable
- Full driving licence
- Experience of presenting information to a wider audience
- Experience in use of clinical software and coding, e.g. SystmOne
- Knowledge and awareness of current professional nursing issues, e.g. clinical governance, NICE guidance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivation, dependability and commitment to team working and development
- Flexibility, commitment and adaptability to deliver a quality service
- Ability to respect and value the opinions of others
Other Factors
Essential
- Friendly and approachable
- Presentable, enthusiastic and innovative
- Can evidence Hep B immunisation or willing to undergo an immunisation course
- Ability to multi-task and work within a pressurised environment
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances
- Recognises the need to work outside of normal hours as and when required
- Open to feedback and willing to learn and develop.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous paramedic work experience
- Post registration experience (including evidence) of working in any of the following clinical areas;
- Accident & Emergency
- Primary Care environments
- Minor Injuries / Illness Units
- Acute specialities
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of relevant and continuing professional development activity and learning
- Evaluates the appropriateness, safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
- Skills in training and education
- Work as an independent prescriber, or willing to train to achieve this qualification
- Experience within A&E, Urgent Care and Primary Care environments
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic - FDSc or BSc qualified and registered with the HCPC
Desirable
- Post registration certificate (Level 3) in first contact care, chronic disease management and mental health experience or another related subject.
- Independent Prescriber qualified
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Evidence of autonomous working and the skills in physical assessment required, diagnosis and treatment
- Evidence of extended skills eg suturing, x-ray interpretation and plastering as appropriate
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of audit
- Shows critical reasoning skills and decision making
- Well-developed data gathering and IT skills
- Fully understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and cultural issue which may arise in the role
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care plan
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation, with commissioners, other providers and key external stakeholders
Desirable
- Full driving licence
- Experience of presenting information to a wider audience
- Experience in use of clinical software and coding, e.g. SystmOne
- Knowledge and awareness of current professional nursing issues, e.g. clinical governance, NICE guidance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivation, dependability and commitment to team working and development
- Flexibility, commitment and adaptability to deliver a quality service
- Ability to respect and value the opinions of others
Other Factors
Essential
- Friendly and approachable
- Presentable, enthusiastic and innovative
- Can evidence Hep B immunisation or willing to undergo an immunisation course
- Ability to multi-task and work within a pressurised environment
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances
- Recognises the need to work outside of normal hours as and when required
- Open to feedback and willing to learn and develop.
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
Wight Primary Partnerships Ltd
Address
Brookside Health Centre
Queens Road
Freshwater
Isle Of Wight
PO40 9DT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Wight Primary Partnerships Ltd
Address
Brookside Health Centre
Queens Road
Freshwater
Isle Of Wight
PO40 9DT
Employer's website
Employer contact details
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Details
Date posted
03 February 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A4697-23-0867
Job locations
Brookside Health Centre
Queens Road
Freshwater
Isle Of Wight
PO40 9DT
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