Paramedic Practitioner PCN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

Telephone consultations of on the day patient requests, to advise on or signpost for self-care, arrange for face-to-face consultations to either see themselves, another member of the clinical team, the Nurse Practitioner, a Practice Nurse/HCA, or to arrange a home visit

To prioritise presenting patients health problems appropriately in urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of emergency care if required

Assess, examine, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate holistic treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis on an acute or minor illness basis

Provide information and advice to patients in relation to prescribed or over the counter medications, side effects and interactions.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care where appropriate.

Interpret test results such as ECGs, urinalysis, basic laboratory reports and plan clinical care accordingly

To liaise with the practice nurse team for appropriate follow up for patients who require wound management or phlebotomy.

To arrange investigations as appropriate with secondary care or community services when a need is presented

To follow up patients in the short-term to ensure continuity of care

Work collaboratively with other health care professionals and disciplines.

Provide a supportive role in helping people to manage and live with illness.

To discuss with the supervising doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring treatment, hospital admission or referral

Undertake home visits within the boundaries of professional qualifications and in accordance with the practice Home Visit Policy

To ensure that any information or advice provided is evidence based and that knowledge and skills are maintained for safe and effective practice

Participate in the delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and support the practice with clinical trials including audit

Administrative responsibilities include:

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.

Ensure accurate and legible documentation of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.

Use of IT systems such as Accurx to communicate with patients

Attend and participate in meetings and peer support / learning as required

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms. Supplies and equipment

Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care

To help cover staff holidays and sickness when required

Training and personal development

Develop and maintain a Professional Portfolio using national guidance such as Health Education Englands Specialist / Advanced Level Practice guidance as structure.

Maintain requirements for ongoing HPC registration and, if available in the future, national registration with any other Specialist / Advanced level directory of staff (HEE).

Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with Practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the PCN.

Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the Practice staff where appropriate

Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development.

If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.

Salary is £18.00 to £24.00 per hour.

Benefits:

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Flexitime

Free flu jabs

Free parking

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Store discount

Funded learning patheways

Birthday day off

Schedule:

Day shift

Flexitime

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Overtime

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Paramedic

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

Ringmead Medical Practice

Address

Birch Hill Medical Centre

Leppington

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 7WW

Employer's website

https://www.ringmeadmedicalpractice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)