Abbey House Medical Practice

Paramedic Practitioner

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Paramedic to join our growing multi-disciplinary clinical team at Abbey House Medical Practice, you will be responsible for managing patients with minor illnesses as well as visiting care home and housebound patients presenting with acute problems.

We are a large practice based over 2 sites so there is never a dull moment - if you are looking for a job that offers great variety working within a friendly team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a permanent part-time position; working 22.5 hours per week on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with GPs and other primary care professionals, you will be responsible for the provision of holistic care for the patient population of Abbey House Medical Practice. This will include:

Telephone triage
Clinical assessment, diagnosis, investigations & initiation of prescriptions for treatment as necessary
Advising on patient self-care, or referral to other services within predetermined guidelines

We are looking for an experienced registered Paramedic with HCPC registration. Previous triage experience and knowledge of safeguarding issues & clinical governance are essential. Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Advanced Level functional assessment qualification or prescribing qualifications would be an advantage.

About us

We are a large practice based over 2 sites in the small market town of Daventry, Northamptonshire with an outstanding CQC rating. Despite our large size, we pride ourselves in our team spirit and look forward to welcoming the new Paramedic to the surgery!

Hourly rate dependent on qualifications and experience.

Other employee benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays & the opportunity to enrol into the NHS Pension Scheme.

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0938-25-0001

Job locations

Golding Close

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 4FE

Monksfield Surgery

1 Wimborne Place

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 0XZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Working in accordance with practice and local policies, ensuring that all work and procedures are undertaken in accordance with issued guidelines and protocols.

2. Working from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families with a holistic approach.

3. Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness/ailments through clinical triage ensuring clinical practice is safe, effective and remains within boundaries of competence acknowledging limitations and seeking help appropriately.

4. Undertaking the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures as requested by the GPs.

5. Initiating any further investigations where appropriate making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team or liaising with patients registered GP with queries regarding any secondary care referrals as necessary.

6. Prescribing/issuing medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways.

7. Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.

8. Actively promote self-care and provide opportunistic health promotion.

9. Ensuring collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports, QOF and audit.

10. Ensuring evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards, working collaboratively with the MDT to improve and deliver high quality patient care.

11. Enhancement of own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviour to meet the needs of the service.

12. Achievement of agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.

13. Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.

14. Participation in the education and training of registrars and students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.

15. The ability to communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.

16. The ability to contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

17. The attendance and participation in practice meetings as required.

18. Any other duties that may be required and agreed by the Doctors and Management Team.