Urgent Care Paramedic Practitioner - General Practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centred care.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of a diverse range of patients with minor injuries/minor illnesses, without reference to a doctor and within their level of competence and agreed protocols.

Clinical Care:

Act as an Urgent Care Paramedic / Advanced Nurse Practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional roles.

Triage patients.

Undertake consultations with patients either by e-Consultation, telephone triage or face to face, as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.

Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.

Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required.

Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.

Supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need, where necessary working to Patient Group Directions.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.

Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.

Professional:

Adhere to the HCPC /NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within the scope of professional practice.

Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and HCPC policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model for junior staff and other members of the practice team.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.

Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers

Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.

Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and HCPC guidelines.

Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.

Educational/Personal Development:

Adhere to professional registration requirements.

Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.

Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training.

Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.

Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy.

Other

It is the responsibility of all staff to adhere to infection control policies in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections. Hand hygiene must be undertaken correctly to prevent the spread of infection. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy and must also attend all mandatory training and updates to ensure receipt of training appropriate to role.

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.

This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check Enhanced Level with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults.

Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising with internal and external colleagues.

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.

Direct staff as necessary to policies to ensure no discrimination occurs irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.

Support a zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.

Comply with health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.

Please Note

This job description is intended as guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and condition of employment.

This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and in initial and ongoing discussions with their line manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a HCPC / NMC qualification

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Panton Practice

Address

14 Gervis Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3EG

Employer's website

https://thepantonpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)