Paramedic

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The role will provide a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Paramedic resource for healthcare professionals and service users within the PCN, working in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team

To work within the community as an autonomous, accountable FCP Paramedic in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, management and treatment and to deliver high quality patient services

To assess, manage, treat, refer and/or signpost patients who attend the GP surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to common illness or minor injury

The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment

JOB RESPONSBILITIES:

• Managing and treating patients presenting with common illnesses
• Triage and treat patients wishing to see a healthcare professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary healthcare team
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care but discussed with the registered GP before making such a referral if required
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and acknowledge own limitations
• Advise patients on general healthcare and common ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary healthcare team as necessary
• Work from the surgery and within communities/doing home visits as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families
• Work as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained
• Undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate
• Prescribe/issue medications ( if qualified to do so ) following policy, Patient Group Directions, local and national clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues, promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment
• Communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation
• Deliver evidenced-based care at the highest standards ensuring high quality patient care
• Work within local policies and procedures
• Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) using this knowledge 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
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc if required. Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by the GPs

ADMINISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSBILITIES:

• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended
• Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
• Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms

TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with PCN and PICS requirements
• Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the PCN and PICS. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments
• Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the PCN team where appropriate
• Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development

For more information, please see the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your HCPC professional registration.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North Primary Care Network

Nottingham

NG19 8BL

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)