Paramedic

East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Kingsway and Bramingham Medical Centre is seeking a qualified and dedicated paramedic to join our dynamic team. We are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community, and we believe that hiring talented professionals is essential to achieving this goal. As a paramedic at our medical centre, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Acute on the day response: Respond promptly to medical acute minor illness within the medical centre and surrounding areas. Assess the situation, provide necessary medical interventions, and ensure the safe transportation of patients to appropriate healthcare facilities if required.
Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs monitoring, medical history review, and physical examinations. Utilise clinical judgment to determine the appropriate course of action and provide timely interventions
Treatment and Interventions: Administer medications, perform advanced medical procedures, and provide emergency treatments as per established protocols and guidelines. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments provided, and medical interventions performed. Ensure all records are kept confidential and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Patient Education: Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing clear instructions regarding their medical conditions, treatments, and follow-up care.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest advancements in emergency medical services and participate in ongoing training and professional development activities. Maintain current certifications and licenses required for the role.

About us

The organisation and delivery of primary care services in ELFT is being re-visioned to reflect an aspiration to deliver services in a more integrated manner in collaboration with internal and external partners. To this end the portfolio of primary care services provided directly by the Trust is expanding and the model of service delivery is changing to include more direct participation of service users. Directly provided primary care services range from specialist homeless practices to mainstream general practices and are located across a wide and diverse geography including central London and Bedfordshire.

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

363-PC6053445-B

Job locations

Kingsway and Bramingham Medical Centre

Luton

LU4 8BY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information, kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information, kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding of issues and developments in Primary Care
Advanced clinical practice skills.
Accountability of own role and other roles in a practitioner -led service.
Local and national health policy.
Wider health economy.
Clinical governance issues in primary care.
Patient group directions and associated policy
Management of patients with complex needs
Previous experience of discharge, planning and tracking patients who are admitted to the acute sector
Excellent communication skills, including a holistic and empathic approach

Desirable

Knowledge of local health economy and developments
Experience of using SystmOne or other clinical data bases
Examination, Assessment and Diagnostic skills
Ability to apply clinical theory to practice Innovation and change management skills
Audit experience Identification of unmet health needs and programmes of health promotion and prevention of ill health

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

Emergency care Practitioner trained to degree level with evidence of Continued Professional development Extended and supplementary prescribing
Post graduate diploma in n either Minor Illness or A&E care or equivalent.
Qualification in advanced practice at masters level

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years' experience in either primary care, A&E or an acute setting.
Minor Illness / Triage care
Home visit assessment of patients
Previous experience of Autonomous practice in a community or practice setting

Desirable

Management of chronic disease conditions in general practice, i.e. Diabetes, Asthma/COPD, Heart Disease, Dementia
Previous experience in developing service provision

Principle Characteristics

Essential

Positive and professional attitude towards work and colleagues
Articulate
Ability to work under pressure
Enjoy working as part of team with ability to make positive contributions towards overall practice development
lexible approach to accommodate service need

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding of issues and developments in Primary Care
Advanced clinical practice skills.
Accountability of own role and other roles in a practitioner -led service.
Local and national health policy.
Wider health economy.
Clinical governance issues in primary care.
Patient group directions and associated policy
Management of patients with complex needs
Previous experience of discharge, planning and tracking patients who are admitted to the acute sector
Excellent communication skills, including a holistic and empathic approach

Desirable

Knowledge of local health economy and developments
Experience of using SystmOne or other clinical data bases
Examination, Assessment and Diagnostic skills
Ability to apply clinical theory to practice Innovation and change management skills
Audit experience Identification of unmet health needs and programmes of health promotion and prevention of ill health

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

Emergency care Practitioner trained to degree level with evidence of Continued Professional development Extended and supplementary prescribing
Post graduate diploma in n either Minor Illness or A&E care or equivalent.
Qualification in advanced practice at masters level

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years' experience in either primary care, A&E or an acute setting.
Minor Illness / Triage care
Home visit assessment of patients
Previous experience of Autonomous practice in a community or practice setting

Desirable

Management of chronic disease conditions in general practice, i.e. Diabetes, Asthma/COPD, Heart Disease, Dementia
Previous experience in developing service provision

Principle Characteristics

Essential

Positive and professional attitude towards work and colleagues
Articulate
Ability to work under pressure
Enjoy working as part of team with ability to make positive contributions towards overall practice development
lexible approach to accommodate service need

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).