Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen
for a Paramedic Practitioner to expand their knowledge and skills working within
Primary Care. Weald Primary Care Network (PCN), which is made up of 10 member GP practices
servicing over 50,000 patients, would like to recruitment a proactive and
enthusiastic Paramedic Practitioner to join their expanding team.
Main duties of the job
The Paramedic Practitioner will be
working within practices across the PCN triaging patients, seeing those with
minor illness and injury as well as specific groups of patients where the
paramedic has knowledge and expertise in clinical management. The Paramedic
will work closely with the PCN clinical and administration teams to improve the
provision of same day patient appointments.
The post holder will develop,
enable, and support a culture of multidisciplinary care with a focus around
developing PCN services in line with national and local specifications. Working
directly with various Practice teams; this role will directly link to
colleagues in community and acute settings ensuring patient health and outcomes
are met in a collaborative and innovative environment.
About us
West Kent Primary Care
will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP
Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge,
Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in
the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation
whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that
enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.
What we can offer:
- Favourable
terms and conditions
- Match NHS
Annual Leave entitlement
- NEST and NHS
Pension
- A comprehensive induction into the company
followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Training, support, and development in your
career
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Recognition
via Employee of the Month scheme
- Wellbeing
support and Employee Assistance Programme
*Due to the geographical location and travel required for the role, it would be
beneficial to have a full driving license.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities will include:
To assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost
patients who require a visit with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition
relating to minor illness or minor injury.
To develop triage symptoms supporting same day
treatment where required and referring on to other services where appropriate.
Use advanced clinical skills to provide
education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed
choices about their treatment.
To support Primary Care to develop, transform,
and improve services to meet the needs of patients locally.
Participates in MDT meetings to discuss frequent
service users to put comprehensive care packages in place that lead to more
optimal use of services and improved care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities will include:
To assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost
patients who require a visit with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition
relating to minor illness or minor injury.
To develop triage symptoms supporting same day
treatment where required and referring on to other services where appropriate.
Use advanced clinical skills to provide
education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed
choices about their treatment.
To support Primary Care to develop, transform,
and improve services to meet the needs of patients locally.
Participates in MDT meetings to discuss frequent
service users to put comprehensive care packages in place that lead to more
optimal use of services and improved care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Paramedic Science
- (Foundation Degree or Undergraduate Degree)
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
-
- Suitably qualified to undertake Independent Prescribing Qualification; modules will include but are not limited to
- Advanced Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Pharmacology, Paediatrics, Minor Health & Injuries.
- Professional registration HCPC
Desirable
- Prescribing qualification.
Experience
Desirable
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Primary Care experience/ triage and manging long term conditions i.e. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD
- Experience of TEPs/EOLC
- Experience in following, reporting on and reviewing Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Experience
Desirable
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Primary Care experience/ triage and manging long term conditions i.e. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD
- Experience of TEPs/EOLC
- Experience in following, reporting on and reviewing Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Skills, Experience and Attributes
Essential
- Skills for communication of complex information, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Skills for supporting project management and planning workload
Desirable
- Basic IT skills and good time management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Paramedic Science
- (Foundation Degree or Undergraduate Degree)
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
-
- Suitably qualified to undertake Independent Prescribing Qualification; modules will include but are not limited to
- Advanced Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Pharmacology, Paediatrics, Minor Health & Injuries.
- Professional registration HCPC
Desirable
- Prescribing qualification.
Experience
Desirable
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Primary Care experience/ triage and manging long term conditions i.e. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD
- Experience of TEPs/EOLC
- Experience in following, reporting on and reviewing Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Experience
Desirable
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Primary Care experience/ triage and manging long term conditions i.e. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD
- Experience of TEPs/EOLC
- Experience in following, reporting on and reviewing Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Skills, Experience and Attributes
Essential
- Skills for communication of complex information, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Skills for supporting project management and planning workload
Desirable
- Basic IT skills and good time management
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
