Job summary
Paramedics work autonomously
within the community at an advanced level of practice, using their enhanced
clinical assessment and treatment skills, to provide first point of contact for
patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems relating to
minor illness or injury, abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches. They are
health professionals who practice at an advanced level having the capability to
make sound judgements in the absence of full information and to manage varying
degrees of risk when there are complex, competing or ambiguous information or
uncertainty.
Main duties of the job
experience in managing a designated
caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments,
planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care
plans
working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring
systems
The successful candidate would have completed their ACP course or on the Pathway.
About us
The North Lambeth PCN (NLPCN)consists of 6 Practices: Hurley and Riverside Practices, Lambeth Walk Group Practice, Mawbey Group Practice, South Lambeth Road Group, Waterloo Health Centre, Vauxhall Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Paramedic will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The Paramedic will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Paramedic will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The Paramedic will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
- Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11
Experience
Essential
- experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems
- ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
- Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11
Experience
Essential
- experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems
- ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
