Job summary
In recent years the role of General Practice and Community Care has expanded at an exponential rate. Over time societal change, population increases and role expansion has changed the face of General Practice forever. We are seeing ever more complex patient care needs and targets.
We are recruiting to an experienced Paramedic Practitioner to be part of our PCN Hub Team. Paramedic Practitioners are a highly valuable additional to the Primary Care Team. Folkestone, Hythe and Rural PCN wishes to integrate Paramedic Practitioners into our dynamic workforce, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of our highly organised, friendly and progressive team. We already have paramedic practitioners within our team which will offer our successful applicant opportunity for orientation and supervision as required.
The post holder will be required to travel across the PCN locality and therefore will need to hold a driving licence and be in possession of their own car.
Main duties of the job
Personal Specification
Essential
Completion of undergraduate degree/diploma in Paramedicine or equivalent experience. Working at Level 7
Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
Completion of two-year Consolidation Of learning period as a newly qualified paramedic
Has a further three years experience as a band 6/7 (or equivalent) paramedic
Desirable
Completed or working towards developing level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice
Independent prescribing Qualification or steps towards this
Further Post Graduate Qualifications or Diplomas
Experience
Essential
Four years or longer post paramedic qualification including 3 or more years at band 6 level
Desirable
Working knowledge of General Practice
Experience of supporting Care Home Residents
Experience of Minor Illness management
Experience of Primary Care IT Systems
About us
Folkestone, Hythe and Rural Primary Care Network (FH&R)is an innovative, friendly and forward thinking group. We are located in the historical South Kent Coast of the Garden of England (Kent). General Practice is changing at pace and we see this as a positive and opportunistic challenge.
FH&R PCN includes 7 practices with a combined list size is c.52,000 patients. We are proud and enthusiastic to be an inventive front runner in the new era of The Primary Care Network
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of
the primary care networks multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of
practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic practitioner will be
required to work autonomously as part of the team, providing same day response to unwell care home residents, and scheduled minor illness clinics (either via telephone or face to face appointments, they may be required to undertake home visits as we develop our home visiting service. The successful applicant will lead regular Care Home rounds, providing proactive clinical care to identified residents. The role provides a range of services such as assessment, differential diagnosis and
treatment, referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting
the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
The
following are the core responsibilities of the paramedic practitioner. There
may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels. The paramedic practitioner
will work within their scope of clinical practice and:
Identify,
signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects on the patients health
Provide
routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinically based
evidence, NICE and the NSF
Examine,
assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required
Triage
patients and provide the necessary treatment during care home/home visits
Collect
pathology specimens as required
Maintain
accurate clinical records in line with extant legislation
Ensure
that read codes are used effectively
Ensure
continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary
Review
the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to
improve patient outcomes
Chaperone
patients where necessary
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
Act
as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines
(within own scope of practice)
Liaise
with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient/care home is
supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
Adhere
to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all
times
Support
the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and
national policies
Understand
practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,
referring patients appropriately
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of
the primary care networks multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of
practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic practitioner will be
required to work autonomously as part of the team, providing same day response to unwell care home residents, and scheduled minor illness clinics (either via telephone or face to face appointments, they may be required to undertake home visits as we develop our home visiting service. The successful applicant will lead regular Care Home rounds, providing proactive clinical care to identified residents. The role provides a range of services such as assessment, differential diagnosis and
treatment, referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting
the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
The
following are the core responsibilities of the paramedic practitioner. There
may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels. The paramedic practitioner
will work within their scope of clinical practice and:
Identify,
signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects on the patients health
Provide
routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinically based
evidence, NICE and the NSF
Examine,
assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required
Triage
patients and provide the necessary treatment during care home/home visits
Collect
pathology specimens as required
Maintain
accurate clinical records in line with extant legislation
Ensure
that read codes are used effectively
Ensure
continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary
Review
the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to
improve patient outcomes
Chaperone
patients where necessary
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
Act
as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines
(within own scope of practice)
Liaise
with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient/care home is
supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
Adhere
to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all
times
Support
the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and
national policies
Understand
practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,
referring patients appropriately
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
- Postgraduate diploma or degree (primary care)
- Member of Health and Care Professions Council
- Completion of a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience, with at least 3 years at Band 6
- Working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and has completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to work towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a paramedic practitioner
- Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
- Postgraduate diploma or degree (primary care)
- Member of Health and Care Professions Council
- Completion of a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience, with at least 3 years at Band 6
- Working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and has completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to work towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a paramedic practitioner
- Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
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).
