Job summary
We have an
exciting opportunity for a PCN Paramedic to join our dynamic team. We are
looking for someone who is enthusiastic about providing high quality care.
PICS are
supporting Paramedics to develop their skills and knowledge in line with the
newly introduced Health Education England, First Contact Practitioners &
Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care (Paramedic): A Roadmap to Practice.
You will
be based within Arrow Health PCN; you will work closely with GP Practices and
Care Homes within the primary care network. GP Practices include Westdale Lane
Surgery, Daybrook Medical Practice, The Ivy Medical Group, Peacock Practice,
Plains View Surgery and Unity Surgery. You will be part of a wider team of
Paramedics and supported by the PCN and PICS.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assessing and treating patients presenting with
minor or acute illnesses in their own place of residence.
- Triage and treat patients, making any necessary
referrals to other members of the primary health care team or organise
admission if required.
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective
and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge
limitations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Active and relevant professional registration
with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant CPD
About us
Benefits of working for PICS
We offer a comprehensive package
which includes:
- Part of the NHS Pension Scheme or an alternative
government based scheme (based on eligibility) with generous employer
contributions
- Competitive salaries with clear progression
pathways referenced to NHS Agenda for Change
- Fully integrated with NHS IT systems
- Generous annual leave entitlement which
references NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service
- On appointment 27 days plus 8 days bank holiday
entitlement
- After 5 years 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday
entitlement
- After 10 years 33 days plus 8 days bank holiday
entitlement
- Competitive leave entitlement that includes
sickness pay and maternity leave
- Join a caring culture and a company of can do
experts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
summary:
- The role is for a
Paramedic to support primary care as part of an acute home visiting team that
operates during the working day, Monday to Friday.
- The clinician will
work as part of the Acute Home Visiting team but with close collaborative
working with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and support from GPs.
- To work within the
community, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic.
- To provide
holistic care for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and management
- To refer and/or
signpost patients in their own home or care home to other allied health
professionals for example community COPD nurses, Social prescribers etc.
- The post holder
will use advanced clinical and communication skills to provide education to
patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about
their treatment.
- Care occasionally
may need to be provided in other settings as required.
Job
responsibilities:
- Assessing
and treating patients presenting with minor or acute illnesses in their own
place of residence.
- Triage
and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members of the
primary health care team or organise admission if required.
- 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 when a health
promotion need is identified.
- Communicate
at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring an effective service
is delivered
- 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
- Work
within local policies and procedures
- 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
A more
exhaustive list of job responsibilities and necessary skills, experience and
qualifications can be found in our Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
summary:
- The role is for a
Paramedic to support primary care as part of an acute home visiting team that
operates during the working day, Monday to Friday.
- The clinician will
work as part of the Acute Home Visiting team but with close collaborative
working with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and support from GPs.
- To work within the
community, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic.
- To provide
holistic care for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and management
- To refer and/or
signpost patients in their own home or care home to other allied health
professionals for example community COPD nurses, Social prescribers etc.
- The post holder
will use advanced clinical and communication skills to provide education to
patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about
their treatment.
- Care occasionally
may need to be provided in other settings as required.
Job
responsibilities:
- Assessing
and treating patients presenting with minor or acute illnesses in their own
place of residence.
- Triage
and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members of the
primary health care team or organise admission if required.
- 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 when a health
promotion need is identified.
- Communicate
at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring an effective service
is delivered
- 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
- Work
within local policies and procedures
- 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
A more
exhaustive list of job responsibilities and necessary skills, experience and
qualifications can be found in our Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support Provider
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems.
- Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio.
- Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of working in Primary and Community Care
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Skills
Essential
- 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.
- Basic IT skills in word processing and e-mail.
- Record keeping skills.
Circumstances
Essential
- Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
- Ability to work alone in the primary care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support Provider
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems.
- Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio.
- Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of working in Primary and Community Care
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Skills
Essential
- 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.
- Basic IT skills in word processing and e-mail.
- Record keeping skills.
Circumstances
Essential
- Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
- Ability to work alone in the primary care setting
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
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
Primary Integrated Community Services
Address
Unit H4 Ash Tree Court
Nottingham Business Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 6PY
Employer's website
http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)