Paramedic - General Practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of the multi disciplinary team with the PCN and wider community health and social care partners

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, either as part of a home visiting service or same day care within practices

Triage and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team or organise admission if required.

Undertake the following if required:

o perform specialist health checks and reviews within scope of practice and in line with local and national guidance

o perform and interpret ECGs

o perform investigatory procedures as required, and

o undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, and other samples within scope of practice, and within line of local and national guidance.

Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations

Advise patients on maintaining health and refer to allied services eg Social Prescriber Link Worker when a health promotion need is identified.

Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (e.g. monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients).

Communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring an effective person centred service is delivered attending and contributing to meetings as required

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

Communicate effectively with patients, and where appropriate family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their physical health needs, results, findings, and treatment choices.

Work within local policies and procedure

Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service

Participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need

Actively participate in mentoring and supervision, plus practice-derived CPD opportunities

Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues

Take responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and work with other team members to ensure they are protected

Work closely with the multi-professional, management and administration teams to ensure the smooth running of the clinics/PCN home visiting service, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the team

Work closely with the Enhanced health and care home team and wider PCN and Community team.

It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various PCN and MDT meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave or if a non-working day

Professional development

Post-holders will:

Undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the role and responsibilities.

develop and agree a personal development plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach to practice, operating under appropriate clinical supervision

• Undertake statutory and mandatory training as required by the Practice/s.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership.
• Undertake appropriate clinical and non clinical CPD and record the same
• If not already at Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and treatment) the post holder must participate in clinical supervision with Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
• Pro-actively promote the role of the Paramedic within the PCN and externally to key stakeholders and agencies.
• Respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role

Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.

Review yearly progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.

Participate in the delivery of formal education programmes.

Demonstrate an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keep up to date with relevant clinical practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic
• Evidence of relevant CPD

Desirable

• Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support Provider
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic
• Working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in Primary and community Care
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work flexibly in core hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Sound organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate.
• Basic IT skills in word processing and e-mail.
• Understanding of health education/promotion.
• Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
• Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice.
• Ability to participate in audit and standard setting
• Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
• Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio.
• Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
• Ability to work alone in the primary care setting

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate working at Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and treatment)
• Experience of working in Primary and community Care
• Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems.
• Experience of Clinical Supervision

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

Yorkshire Health Network

Address

Priority House

Grove Park Court

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4DP

Employer's website

http://www.yorkshirehealthnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)