Paramedic

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.

Examine undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Review medication in accordance with PGD medication list as approved by the supervising G.P.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or non-prescription medication, on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan

Where the post holder is an independent prescriber, to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework.

To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology, technology and format and maintain respect and dignity for the patient at all times.

To work within the practice guidelines, policies and protocols.

To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising computer systems where appropriate and consider the Caldecott Principles in relation to all data handling.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered professional Emergency Care Practitioner / Paramedic / Primary Care Associate Resuscitation - minimum of Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Significant post registration experience, to include: History taking Assessment Diagnostics Minor injury Recent clinical experience in related client group, i.e. community setting

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional Emergency Care Practitioner / Paramedic / Primary Care Associate Resuscitation - minimum of Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Significant post registration experience, to include:
• History taking Assessment Diagnostics Minor injury Recent clinical experience in related client group, i.e. community setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Demonstrates excellent team working Knowledge of quality issues Ability to demonstrate motivation Excellent negotiating and influencing skills Computer Literacy

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne
• Experience of involvement in successful change management

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

Burlington Primary Care

Address

14 Burlington Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2EU

Employer's website

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