Job summary
The
Upton-upon-Severn Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our friendly clinical team of GP's, ANP's, practice nurses and
pharmacist.
This is an exciting new role for the Practice so the successful candidate should have the drive to make this role their own.
The paramedic will be required to work autonomously in the practice, providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
As this is a new role for the Surgery, it is expected that the role will develop and expand once the successful candidate is in place, therefore the candidate should be flexible to change and driven to help mould the role and make it their own.
We anticipate that the following duties will be expected of the candidate (note that this is not exhaustive of duties):
- support with long term conditions
- Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with local and national guidelines
- Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment
- Collect pathology specimens as required
- Maintain accurate clinical records including the use of templates and coding
- Act as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies
- Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times
- Support the practice audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events, applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
- Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in own Personal Development Plan (PDP)
About us
Our
12,000 GMS dispensing practice is in a picturesque, rural location in South
Worcestershire with purpose-built premises including dentist, community nursing
team, social workers, physio and podiatry which reflects our strong belief in
community team working.
We are a committed training practice, including medical
students, FY2's and GP trainees. We are a progressive practice providing an
extended range of high-quality services:
Outstanding CQC rating
6 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 2 ANP,
2 pharmacists, a large Nursing / HCA team and an effective administration team
Award-winning practice, part of
Worcestershire and Herefordshire Health and Social Care Awards 2021
Consistent 100% QOF targets achieved
& committed to high quality patient care
Extended range of services on site:
MIU, minor surgery, dispensary, shared care substance misuse and anticoagulation
monitoring
RCGP Research ready practice
Innovative practice with
dynamic management looking for a strong candidate wanting to develop their
skills and career within our team. Willing to wait for the right candidate. Salary
dependent upon experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We anticipate that the following duties will be expected of the candidate (note that this is not exhaustive of duties):
- support with long term conditions
- Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with local and national guidelines
- Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment
- Collect pathology specimens as required
- Maintain accurate clinical records including the use of templates and coding
- Act as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies
- Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times
- Support the practice audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events, applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
- Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in own Personal Development Plan (PDP)
Job description
Job responsibilities
We anticipate that the following duties will be expected of the candidate (note that this is not exhaustive of duties):
- support with long term conditions
- Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with local and national guidelines
- Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment
- Collect pathology specimens as required
- Maintain accurate clinical records including the use of templates and coding
- Act as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies
- Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times
- Support the practice audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events, applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
- Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in own Personal Development Plan (PDP)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
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
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).
