Job summary
We are looking for a self-motivated, forward-thinking
Paramedic to join our expanding multi-disciplinary team.
General Practice Paramedics provide care
for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment
through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will need to
demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process,
including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe
care for all patients. The General Practice paramedic will provide a holistic
and clinical service, with support from GPs, ANPs, Clinical Pharmacists and
other allied health professionals as required, implementing agreed management
plans and following approved protocols and clinical guidelines as appropriate. The
paramedic will be expected to carry out home visits and consult with patients
who present on the day and via booked appointments. They will also review and
act appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding their
patients.
Main duties of the job
Deliver
patient care in practice settings via telephone or face to face, and through
home visits.
Triage,
assess, examine, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients with
undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or injury,
supported by senior clinicians as needed.
Use advanced
clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting
self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their health and
treatment.
Provide
direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines. Ensure
clinical practice is safe and effective, and remains within the boundaries of
competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
Recommend
and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment, requesting and
interpreting results of laboratory investigations when necessary.
Fully
document all aspects of patient care.
Communicate,
when necessary, with colleagues in Primary Care, hospital specialists and other
Health Care professionals in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan
and co-ordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the
quality of patient care.
Contribute
positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues
to continually improve the service and consider opportunities for innovation
and developing the services we provide.
About us
We are
a growing GP practice with a population of over 31,000 patients working within a
purpose built practice in Crewe, Cheshire.
We are
an Emis-Web, Docman , paper light practice. We are a friendly, open and
transparent practice whose goal is to provide the highest standards of health
care to our patients through a team approach. We are an innovative, forward
thinking practice with high achievements in local and national targets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver
patient care in practice settings via telephone or face to face, and through
home visits.
Triage,
assess, examine, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients with
undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or injury,
supported by senior clinicians as needed.
Use advanced
clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting
self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their health and
treatment.
Provide
direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines. Ensure
clinical practice is safe and effective, and remains within the boundaries of
competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
Recommend
and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment, requesting and
interpreting results of laboratory investigations when necessary.
Fully
document all aspects of patient care.
Communicate,
when necessary, with colleagues in Primary Care, hospital specialists and other
Health Care professionals in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan
and co-ordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the
quality of patient care.
Contribute
positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues
to continually improve the service and consider opportunities for innovation
and developing the services we provide.
Ensure
continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical
governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal
Development Plan. Regularly reflect on own practice (and keep a record of
learning encounters) in order to identify learning needs and encourage
self-directed lifelong learning and continued professional development.
Keep
up to date with relevant medical research, technology and evidence-based
medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional
meetings, reading journals etc. Attend regular practice meetings in order to
update clinical knowledge, practice policy and guidelines and disseminate other
useful information relevant to the provision of adequate healthcare for
patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver
patient care in practice settings via telephone or face to face, and through
home visits.
Triage,
assess, examine, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients with
undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or injury,
supported by senior clinicians as needed.
Use advanced
clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting
self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their health and
treatment.
Provide
direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines. Ensure
clinical practice is safe and effective, and remains within the boundaries of
competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
Recommend
and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment, requesting and
interpreting results of laboratory investigations when necessary.
Fully
document all aspects of patient care.
Communicate,
when necessary, with colleagues in Primary Care, hospital specialists and other
Health Care professionals in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan
and co-ordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the
quality of patient care.
Contribute
positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues
to continually improve the service and consider opportunities for innovation
and developing the services we provide.
Ensure
continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical
governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal
Development Plan. Regularly reflect on own practice (and keep a record of
learning encounters) in order to identify learning needs and encourage
self-directed lifelong learning and continued professional development.
Keep
up to date with relevant medical research, technology and evidence-based
medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional
meetings, reading journals etc. Attend regular practice meetings in order to
update clinical knowledge, practice policy and guidelines and disseminate other
useful information relevant to the provision of adequate healthcare for
patients.
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
- -A minimum of three years post registration
Desirable
- -Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics.
- -Non-medical prescribing qualification
- -Full UK driving license
- -Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- - Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- - Ability to work flexibly in core hours to meet needs of service.
- - Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- - Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
- - Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing tools, emails etc.
- - Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans.
- - Good judgement, problem solving and analytical skills.
Desirable
- - Experience of working within a primary care setting.
- - Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- - Experience of telephone triage
- - Experience of patient documentation systems including EMIS & docman
Personal attributes & abilities
Essential
- - Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in in a non-judgmental way.
- - Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure.
- - Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
- - Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
- - Commitment to professional and personal development of themselves and colleagues
- - High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- - Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
- - Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Desirable
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
- -A minimum of three years post registration
Desirable
- -Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics.
- -Non-medical prescribing qualification
- -Full UK driving license
- -Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- - Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- - Ability to work flexibly in core hours to meet needs of service.
- - Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- - Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
- - Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing tools, emails etc.
- - Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans.
- - Good judgement, problem solving and analytical skills.
Desirable
- - Experience of working within a primary care setting.
- - Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- - Experience of telephone triage
- - Experience of patient documentation systems including EMIS & docman
Personal attributes & abilities
Essential
- - Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in in a non-judgmental way.
- - Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure.
- - Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
- - Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
- - Commitment to professional and personal development of themselves and colleagues
- - High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- - Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
- - Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Desirable
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
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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).