Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated ACP / Paramedic to join our friendly supportive team.
We are a team that has maintained traditional general practice values whilst ensuring we value our staff and close working team. We pride ourselves on excellent clinical care and patient-clinician continuity ensuring satisfaction for both where this is possible.
Main duties of the job
Assess,
diagnose and treat patients presenting with minor illness.
Evaluate
clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate
appropriate treatment and/or referral.
Undertake and
interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care,
whilst distinguishing between abnormal and normal findings in order to relate
them to a possible diagnosis. To use broad clinical guidelines (NICE etc)
relating them to individual cases, providing assistance and feedback to the
organisation and others on how these should be interpreted.
Refer patients
as necessary to other members of the healthcare team
Carry out
telephone triage
Carry out
assessment and management of minor injuries
Undertake home
visits alongside the GP visiting team
About us
We like to think of ourselves as a very open team and make regular contact throughout the day with cups of tea and conversation. Our regularly weekly meetings mean we have protected time to discuss practice/clinical business and ensure we are all supporting each other regularly.
We highly value our team and balance our patient's needs with the well-being of our team. The best way to witness this is to come and meet the team for an informal visit!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess,
diagnose and treat patients presenting with minor illness.
Evaluate
clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate
appropriate treatment and/or referral.
Undertake and
interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care,
whilst distinguishing between abnormal and normal findings in order to relate
them to a possible diagnosis. To use broad clinical guidelines (NICE etc)
relating them to individual cases, providing assistance and feedback to the
organisation and others on how these should be interpreted.
Refer patients
as necessary to other members of the healthcare team
Carry out
telephone triage
Carry out
assessment and management of minor injuries
Undertake home
visits alongside the GP visiting team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess,
diagnose and treat patients presenting with minor illness.
Evaluate
clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate
appropriate treatment and/or referral.
Undertake and
interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care,
whilst distinguishing between abnormal and normal findings in order to relate
them to a possible diagnosis. To use broad clinical guidelines (NICE etc)
relating them to individual cases, providing assistance and feedback to the
organisation and others on how these should be interpreted.
Refer patients
as necessary to other members of the healthcare team
Carry out
telephone triage
Carry out
assessment and management of minor injuries
Undertake home
visits alongside the GP visiting team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience
- Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment
Experience
Essential
- Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic
- Experienced in triage
- Experienced in dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality when required, including to visit people in their own home
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems, including Emis Web & AskMyGP.
- Has previously worked in a primary care setting or a Primary Care Network
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience
- Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment
Experience
Essential
- Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic
- Experienced in triage
- Experienced in dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality when required, including to visit people in their own home
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems, including Emis Web & AskMyGP.
- Has previously worked in a primary care setting or a Primary Care Network
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).