Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting primary care at a time when the NHS has never been under such pressure?
Thats our focus at Sussex Primary Care. We work with GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics, practice staff and patients to achieve a different kind of future for primary care.
Our relatively new and growing organisation is driven by the sole ambition of delivering excellent care to our population while looking after the people who do the caring.
We are looking for Paramedic Practitioners to join our Practice Teams across Sussex, to provide a specialist resource for patients within our practice in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Locations:
- Brighton & Hove
- Crowborough
Main duties of the job
- Seeing patients in the practice and in their own home face to face or remotely via telephone of video consultation.
- Triage, assessment and treatment of patients with minor illness and injury as well as exacerbations of common long term conditions.
- Signposting referring patients to specialists in the community, health, social care and voluntary agencies as appropriate.
- Encouraging patients to take responsibility for managing their own care and treatment where it is safe to do so and provide health education.
- A holistic approach to patient care, bringing together medical, social and psychological needs.
- Providing advice and treatment in collaboration with the Duty Doctor where necessary, to manage acute symptoms of chronic long term conditions.
- Making referrals to secondary care following discussion with the Duty Doctor.
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, the MDT and wider practice teams.
About us
Sussex Primary Care (SPC) runs a number of GP Practices across Sussex providing excellent primary care in the heart of the community. We came about in response to a need from GP Partners in local practices who were seeking a different future.
We are a learning organisation that listens to our team of staff, patients and partners to guide our journey in delivering outstanding and innovative primary care.
Our Team benefit from working alongside a large NHS trust and the agility and pace of change you would expect from a small business.
Date posted
01 May 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
U0087-24-0013
Job locations
Brighton General Hospital, 1st Floor Arundel Building
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Rotherfield Surgery
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 3QW
The Avenue Surgery
1 The Avenue
Brighton
BN2 4GF
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title:Paramedic Practitioner
Salary:Hours:
Reporting to:
Business Manager
Accountable to:Lead ACP
1. Sussex Primary Cares Values
Be patient-focussed in everything we do
Support staff to be the best they can be
Innovate, learn and evaluate
Sussex Primary Care run a number of GP Practices across Sussex providing excellent primary care in the heart of the community. We are a learning organisation that listens to our team of staff, patients and partners to guide our future. At the heart of our vision are our patients and their needs.
2. Job Summary
Provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor 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.
3. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the regular named GP before making such referral.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
Issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways. With independent prescribing when qualified.
To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
To 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.
Works with local policies and procedures.
Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
Where appropriate record relevant clinical information for the management of long term and chronic diseases and the management of safe prescribing.
Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
B. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
C. Administration and professional responsibilities
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
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 as required
5. Flexibility
a) This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the role. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with their banding and competence.
6. Policies and Procedures
a) The post holder is required to familiarise themselves with all organisation policies and procedures and to comply at all times.7. Confidentiality and Data Protection
a) The postholder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and always meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998).
b) The postholder must always comply with all organisation information and data protection policies. The work of Sussex Primary Care is of a confidential nature and any information gained by the postholder in their role must not be communicated to other persons except where required in the recognised course of duty.
8. Health and Safety
a) Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and must follow these in full at all times, including ensuring that they act in line with all agreed procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
9. Equality and Diversity9.Equality and Diversity
a) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies.9. Equality and Diversitya) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies.
a) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies.
10. Use of Technology10.Use of Technology
a) The organisation is making increased use of computer technology. The majority of employees (both clinical and non-clinical) should expect to use automated information systems in their work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain communication within the Organisation. Necessary training will be provided.10. Use of Technologya) The organisation is making increased use of computer technology. The majority of employees (both clinical and non-clinical) should expect to use automated information systems in their work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain communication within the Organisation. Necessary training will be provided.
11. No Smoking Policy
a) Sussex Primary Care operates a no-smoking policy, in line with Government legislation. This applies to all staff, visitors and patients. It is a condition of employment for staff that they do not smoke whilst on duty or in uniform or anywhere on Organisation premises. This includes electronic cigarettes.
b) Whilst we do not discriminate against employing smokers, they are expected to adhere to this policy and all prospective employees should be aware of this.
12. Professional Registration
a) All employees who are required to be a member of a professional body are required to hold relevant registration and must comply with the standards and guidelines of their professional practice, education and conduct and must act within the boundary of the code of conduct at all times.
13. Infection Prevention and Control
a) Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical are required to adhere to the organisations Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Health Care Associated Infections.14. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
a) Sussex Primary Careis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
15. Quality
a) Excellent care at the heart of the community is our organisation vision. To make sure our care meets this high standard all staff must ensure that the three themes of quality care are provided in every encounter they have with our patients. The three themes are safe care, effective care and patient-centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title:Paramedic Practitioner
Salary:Hours:
Reporting to:
Business Manager
Accountable to:Lead ACP
1. Sussex Primary Cares Values
Be patient-focussed in everything we do
Support staff to be the best they can be
Innovate, learn and evaluate
Sussex Primary Care run a number of GP Practices across Sussex providing excellent primary care in the heart of the community. We are a learning organisation that listens to our team of staff, patients and partners to guide our future. At the heart of our vision are our patients and their needs.
2. Job Summary
Provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor 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.
3. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the regular named GP before making such referral.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
Issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways. With independent prescribing when qualified.
To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
To 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.
Works with local policies and procedures.
Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
Where appropriate record relevant clinical information for the management of long term and chronic diseases and the management of safe prescribing.
Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
B. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
C. Administration and professional responsibilities
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
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 as required
5. Flexibility
a) This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the role. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with their banding and competence.
6. Policies and Procedures
a) The post holder is required to familiarise themselves with all organisation policies and procedures and to comply at all times.7. Confidentiality and Data Protection
a) The postholder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and always meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998).
b) The postholder must always comply with all organisation information and data protection policies. The work of Sussex Primary Care is of a confidential nature and any information gained by the postholder in their role must not be communicated to other persons except where required in the recognised course of duty.
8. Health and Safety
a) Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and must follow these in full at all times, including ensuring that they act in line with all agreed procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
9. Equality and Diversity9.Equality and Diversity
a) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies.9. Equality and Diversitya) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies.
a) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies.
10. Use of Technology10.Use of Technology
a) The organisation is making increased use of computer technology. The majority of employees (both clinical and non-clinical) should expect to use automated information systems in their work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain communication within the Organisation. Necessary training will be provided.10. Use of Technologya) The organisation is making increased use of computer technology. The majority of employees (both clinical and non-clinical) should expect to use automated information systems in their work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain communication within the Organisation. Necessary training will be provided.
11. No Smoking Policy
a) Sussex Primary Care operates a no-smoking policy, in line with Government legislation. This applies to all staff, visitors and patients. It is a condition of employment for staff that they do not smoke whilst on duty or in uniform or anywhere on Organisation premises. This includes electronic cigarettes.
b) Whilst we do not discriminate against employing smokers, they are expected to adhere to this policy and all prospective employees should be aware of this.
12. Professional Registration
a) All employees who are required to be a member of a professional body are required to hold relevant registration and must comply with the standards and guidelines of their professional practice, education and conduct and must act within the boundary of the code of conduct at all times.
13. Infection Prevention and Control
a) Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical are required to adhere to the organisations Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Health Care Associated Infections.14. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
a) Sussex Primary Careis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
15. Quality
a) Excellent care at the heart of the community is our organisation vision. To make sure our care meets this high standard all staff must ensure that the three themes of quality care are provided in every encounter they have with our patients. The three themes are safe care, effective care and patient-centred care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree (e.g. BSc Paramedic Sciences) or considerable relevant experience.
- HCPC registered
- Excellent clinical skills evidenced through CPD
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Ability to pass Higher Education modules
Experience
Essential
- Proven previous experience of working within the NHS, in a multidisciplinary team in a similar role
- Experience of using databases, Word and Excel
- Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
Desirable
- Experience of using specific NHS databases or a willingness to learn
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Experience of working within Primary Care settings
- Use of SystmOne/EMIS clinical system
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge with an understanding of primary care and plans to develop PCNs over the next few years
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbal and written
- Ability to empathise with and reassure patients and their family members/friends in crisis situations
- Strong team player with a collaborative style, ability to take and follow instructions and develop initiatives in a team setting, as well as innovate and develop new methods of working in a way that takes governance issues into account
- Confident to work independently with the ability to use own initiative to make decisions where necessary
- Ability to assess, minimise and manage risks and to defuse stressful situations and aggressive patients when necessary
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Organised, good time management skills and ability to deliver against set objectives
- Ability to adapt to change in a role that is continuously developing
- Positive approach, calm under pressure
- Professional attitude and appearance, good role model
- Willing and able to learn and use Paramedic skill set
- Car driver with current, clean UK driving licence and own vehicle
- Flexible, reliable and conscientious
- Physically fit and able to move patients safely as required
- Willing and able to travel on home visits and to different sites and to attend meetings, training events etc
Desirable
- Ability to mentor/train junior staff and committed to share knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree (e.g. BSc Paramedic Sciences) or considerable relevant experience.
- HCPC registered
- Excellent clinical skills evidenced through CPD
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Ability to pass Higher Education modules
Experience
Essential
- Proven previous experience of working within the NHS, in a multidisciplinary team in a similar role
- Experience of using databases, Word and Excel
- Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
Desirable
- Experience of using specific NHS databases or a willingness to learn
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Experience of working within Primary Care settings
- Use of SystmOne/EMIS clinical system
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge with an understanding of primary care and plans to develop PCNs over the next few years
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbal and written
- Ability to empathise with and reassure patients and their family members/friends in crisis situations
- Strong team player with a collaborative style, ability to take and follow instructions and develop initiatives in a team setting, as well as innovate and develop new methods of working in a way that takes governance issues into account
- Confident to work independently with the ability to use own initiative to make decisions where necessary
- Ability to assess, minimise and manage risks and to defuse stressful situations and aggressive patients when necessary
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Organised, good time management skills and ability to deliver against set objectives
- Ability to adapt to change in a role that is continuously developing
- Positive approach, calm under pressure
- Professional attitude and appearance, good role model
- Willing and able to learn and use Paramedic skill set
- Car driver with current, clean UK driving licence and own vehicle
- Flexible, reliable and conscientious
- Physically fit and able to move patients safely as required
- Willing and able to travel on home visits and to different sites and to attend meetings, training events etc
Desirable
- Ability to mentor/train junior staff and committed to share knowledge
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Sussex Primary Care
Address
Brighton General Hospital, 1st Floor Arundel Building
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Primary Care
Address
Brighton General Hospital, 1st Floor Arundel Building
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Employer's website
For questions about the job, contact:
Date posted
01 May 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
U0087-24-0013
Job locations
Brighton General Hospital, 1st Floor Arundel Building
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Rotherfield Surgery
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 3QW
The Avenue Surgery
1 The Avenue
Brighton
BN2 4GF