Job responsibilities
Job Summary
This is the perfect opportunity
to be part of a diverse team providing assessment, diagnostics, diagnosis,
treatment, advice, and referrals.
As a UTC Paramedic, you will be
considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within
the department.
You will be working as part of a
team within your sphere of competency in adiverse, multi-skilled
teamthat includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates,
Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches.
On each shift you will be
expected to act as a shift leader, coordinate the working team, stream patients
from the front door and work collaboratively with a wide range of local
specialists.
With links to both VTS and
Greenwich University, you will have access to a range of CPD courses including
Advanced and Emergency Practitioner courses. We work closely with the ICS, ICB,
Local Trust and various other local shareholders to provide opportunities
tolearn, innovate and contribute new ideas.
This is a genuine opportunity to be
a part of something new and exciting in South East London, with real
opportunity for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area. We
are looking forfull and part timeclinicians on apermanent
salaried basis.The service is 365 days per year, 7
days a week which means that shifts are available 24/7.
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Recent post registration experience in clinical
assessment
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Evidence of professional updating
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Up-to-date Basic Life Support Certification in
Adult and Paediatric
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Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
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Understanding of patient flow.
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Up to date BLS / ILS
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Up to date Safeguarding Adults and children
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A Proven ability to assess patients
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Ensure that patients with time-critical and
time-sensitive illness or injury are prioritised accordingly
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Ability to demonstrate effective management and
leadership skills
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Team player, able to use own initiative
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Can demonstrate the Organisational values.
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Ability to work well under pressure
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Ability to handle/manage difficult situations
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Excellent communication skills
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Be able to use tools such as NEWS scores in the
assessment of patients
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Work within clinical guidelines/algorithm to
support clinical decision making
Principal
duties and responsibilities
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To monitor and manage the UTC patient case list.
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Effectively delegate tasks to staff on shift,
providing safe and efficient care.
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Perform streaming safely and efficiently,
assigning patients to the correct department and under the correct priority
level.
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Provide a safe ED/UTC front door for patients and
staff.
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To perform diagnostics including ECGs, bloods,
and urinalysis.
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To provide reassurance to patients, families,
and carers.
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Follow diagnostic and referral pathways.
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Effective communication with a range of
inter-professional teams for patient referrals.
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Contribute to specific care guidelines and
standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy.
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To implement Health and Safety and Risk
Management appropriate to area of work
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To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance
Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership.
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Contribute to and manage various elements of
auditing in the UTC.
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Provide immediate life support.
Communication
and Relationship Skills
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Demonstrate excellent communication skills when
working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices
and the hospital trust.
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Be able
to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ
appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where
barriers are clinical in nature.
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Provide
emotional support to patients and carers
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Be aware
of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children.
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Ensure
compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and
others.
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Hold
good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key
individuals within practices and the local healthcare system
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Have the
ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals.
Analytical
and Judgmental Skills
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Implement
care plans as prescribed.
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Be able
to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management
options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.
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Be
responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and
others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
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Identify
clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of
care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the
management team.
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Take
part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and
effective care.
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Ensure
that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are
not being met.
Planning
and Organisational Skills
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Plan,
organise and prioritise own daily workload.
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Recognise,
prevent, and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key
role in the management of the outcome.
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To
exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable
attendance.
Physical
Skills
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Demonstrate
competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of
patients within the scope of service.
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Demonstrate
competence in diagnostic skills such as ECGs and venepuncture/cannulation.
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Demonstrate
clinical treatment skills such as Plaster of Paris, Suturing, Dressings, and a
range of medicine administration.
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Have
competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software
programmes required to provide the service.
Patient/Client
Care
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Establish
effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
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Ensure
that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they
can access/receive the appropriate care.
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Ensure
compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and
others.
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Promote
peoples equality, diversity, and rights.
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Identify
clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of
care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead.
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Take
part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and
effective care.
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The post
holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting
a safety culture through the effective management of risk.
Responsibilities
for Policy and Service Development
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Contribute
and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally,
necessary to support the service.
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Act as
an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health.
Responsibilities
for Finance
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Ensure
the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
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Ensure
all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required.
Responsibilities
for HR
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Maintain
active status on relevant professional registers.
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Act
always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents,
Health Care Standards.
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Maintain
a professional portfolio.
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To take
responsibility for own continuous self-development, undertaking any education
and training opportunities identified as necessary for role to remain eligible
for professional registration including mandatory training.
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Adhere
to Company Policy & Procedure.
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Assist
managers in the development of strategies for professional development in
keeping with staff competence appraisal, service developments and professional
requirements.
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Attend
all mandatory training relevant for the post.
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Attend
and actively participate in an annual personal development review and undertake
relevant activities to meet the training and development objectives as
identified in the performance review.
Responsibility
for Information Resources
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Maintain
confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your
professional body.
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Continually
monitor standards of care through benchmarking and using the tools provided.
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Participate
in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required.
Research
and Development
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Takes
responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance,
including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in
accordance with re-registration requirements.
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Support
the clinical lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to
effective learning.
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Maintain
a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the
scope of practice and professional area.
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Take
responsibility for personal development and education and Personal Development
Plan objectives.
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Participate
in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice
techniques.