Job summary
Our Health Partnership are seeking an experienced paramedic
who will be able to transition their ability to deliver high quality
pre-hospital care into the general practice environment. The role will involve
conducting telephone assessments, face to face consultations and home visits
across practices within the Kingstanding, Erdington & Nechells Primary Care
Network (KEN PCN).
You will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking PCN led
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) consisting of Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Physiotherapists,
Social Prescribers, Health & Well Being Coaches and will benefit from joining
an existing team of experienced paramedics who can support your development. Supervision from a lead GP, networking
opportunities with other paramedics across various PCNs and opportunities to
engage in CPD via the training hub will also contribute to enhancing your
knowledge and skills.
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for
further information about this post. If you have any questions regarding this
vacancy, please contact Clair Huckerby Chief (Consultant) Pharmacist Our Health
Partnership: Clair.Huckerby@OurHealthPartnership.com
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working as an autonomous, accountable
Paramedic in a general practice setting. You will be required to assess,
diagnose and treat a variety of presentations incorporating same day
emergencies, minor illness/injury and management of long term conditions. We
are looking for individuals who will be able to utilise advanced clinical assessment
skills, provide a holistic approach to patient care and empower them to make
informed choices about their treatment.
Please note: The post holder will be a minimum of five
years post qualification and will be required to complete or have completed
First Contact Practitioner learning as the first step of the Primary Care
Paramedic Roadmap as a minimum.
About us
Our Health Partnership was set up by local GPs who are
passionate about providing high quality primary care and using their time and
skills effectively to benefit patients.
We are currently a GP partnership of 34 practices with 43
surgeries. 176 GP partners and circa 80 salaried GPs in Our Health Partnership
serving around 300,000 patients in Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton,
Solihull and Shropshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for
Health Care Professionals and service users, working in collaboration with
other members of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
The post holder will be required to work in all GP Practices
within the PCN and be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating
undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions across the age ranges. Patient assessment will be conducted via
phone consultations, face to face appointments and home visits. The post holder
should be able to recognise the need for referral or signposting of service
users to alternative care pathways where appropriate. There will be a need to
engage with a palliative care caseload, which would involve the assessment and
treatment of acute and chronic presentations and engaging patients and their
relatives in discussions about advanced care planning.
There is also the opportunity for the post holder to perform
other clinical and administrative duties where trained and determined safe to
do so by the organisation. They may also be required to assist with medical
reports, safeguarding, attending clinical meetings and clinic support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for
Health Care Professionals and service users, working in collaboration with
other members of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
The post holder will be required to work in all GP Practices
within the PCN and be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating
undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions across the age ranges. Patient assessment will be conducted via
phone consultations, face to face appointments and home visits. The post holder
should be able to recognise the need for referral or signposting of service
users to alternative care pathways where appropriate. There will be a need to
engage with a palliative care caseload, which would involve the assessment and
treatment of acute and chronic presentations and engaging patients and their
relatives in discussions about advanced care planning.
There is also the opportunity for the post holder to perform
other clinical and administrative duties where trained and determined safe to
do so by the organisation. They may also be required to assist with medical
reports, safeguarding, attending clinical meetings and clinic support.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to conduct a systematic and comprehensive patient assessment of all systems and use this to work towards formulating a clinical diagnosis and treatment plan
- Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- Working knowledge of the NHS, principles and values
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Mentorship or supervisory skills training
- Awareness of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN
- Minor illness management
- Telephone triage
- Long term conditions management
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- 5 years post registration
- Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
- Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11
- Driving License and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Membership of the College of Paramedics
- BLS trainer
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to conduct a systematic and comprehensive patient assessment of all systems and use this to work towards formulating a clinical diagnosis and treatment plan
- Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- Working knowledge of the NHS, principles and values
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Mentorship or supervisory skills training
- Awareness of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN
- Minor illness management
- Telephone triage
- Long term conditions management
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- 5 years post registration
- Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
- Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11
- Driving License and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Membership of the College of Paramedics
- BLS trainer
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).
