Job responsibilities
About Us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston & Western Jet Foil. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
Empowerment we centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.
Job Summary
The post-holder is responsible for working as part of a team responsible for the assessment, care, treatment of vulnerable population. This will also include providing advanced clinical interventions, including drug therapies at scene and may administer medication within PGD guidelines.
The post holder will also be responsible for supporting an integrated approach to the delivery of unscheduled care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care.
Duties
Clinical
Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the DrPA Secures operational instructions.
Assess, treat, manage or refer, and where appropriate, convey patients according to the nature and severity of their condition to alternative care pathways.
Carry out paramedic duties commensurate with national clinical practice guidelines and DrPA Secure specific PGDs and guidelines.
Responsible as an autonomous practitioner using local care pathways associated with local initiatives promoting see and treat, where clinically safe to do so, reducing inappropriate conveyance and subsequent ED admission.
Ability to organise and manage the scene of a complex incident during initial stages until a Manager/Commander arrives. This could involve organising or managing patients or other responding services.
Modify and adapt working practices to meet the clinical needs of the patient in an emergency and urgent care setting.
Utilise appropriate and relevant information to assist patients to make informed health choices in line with national guidance and the health promotion and prevention agenda.
Make reasoned decisions regarding initiating, modifying or ceasing treatment or procedures and ensuring accurate documentation of decisions. Being accountable and responsible for clinical decisions made during the course of duty, and seek senior clinical advice where appropriate.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Assist with the induction and mentorship of new staff and students ensuring that they are aware of all necessary procedures, policies and information in order to carry out their role effectively.
- Use appropriate knowledge and skills when working with or mentoring students and new staff to ensure they are competent in undertaking clinical procedures and utilising appropriate equipment.
Documentation and Records Keeping
- Ensure the prompt and accurate completion of all patient and incident records, providing a full and accurate record of decision making in accordance with the Caldicott principles, current legislation and regulatory framework.
- Participate in clinical audit and effectiveness processes as required including evaluation of clinical procedures, processes and instructions to ensure the highest standards of service are achieved in the interest of patient care. Where appropriate, make proposals for change to own working practices and policies within own working area
- Ensure the sharing of information is always done in compliance with information governance procedures.
Communication
- Communicate effectively demonstrating compassion, particularly when dealing with people who may have difficulty understanding, for example, but not limited to children, people with learning difficulties and people from different ethnic groups. Adapt communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers.
- Ensure that informed consent is obtained before undertaking assessment treatment or intervention.
- Ensure environmental barriers are overcome as far as is reasonably practicable when working at the scene of an incident, maintaining conduct, communication and clinical care in challenging or emotive environments
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complicated information when dealing with complex patients and their subsequent care ensuring that this is appropriately passed to relevant parties.
- Effectively communicate sensitive information when dealing with clinical incidents. An example of this is when handing over patients to another healthcare professional and/or when making a safeguarding referral.
- Maintain timely communications with Control using appropriate information and communication equipment and procedures. Ensure that the Control is aware of operational status and availability at all times and provide initial assessment of specific incidents in line with the organisations procedure.
General Responsibilities
Dynamically assess scene and identify environmental and clinical risks to patients, self and colleagues taking appropriate action to minimise them where possible and ensure safety.
Have due regard and where practicable maintain the security of operational bases and equipment.
Take responsibility for own health and wellbeing, promoting the ongoing care of physical and mental wellbeing in order to meet the requirements of the role.
Carry out shifts as agreed and detailed by the organisation.
To abide by the DrPA ethos, all staff must maintain the highest standards of care and service treating everyone with dignity and respect whilst promoting a non-discriminatory, inclusive culture.
Identify and take action when other peoples behaviours undermine equality, diversity and inclusion.
Please note the role will include night shifts as part of the rota.
Criteria
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
- Ability to work flexibility to meet the mental health needs of the individuals
- Work within the multi professional team.
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, responsibility and accountability.
- Believe and work within Dr PA Secures values
- Strong written documentation and communication skills
- Organise own workload and manage time effectively, working in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment
Knowledge in substance misuse
Experience of mental health assessment and triage
- Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
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.
This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK
