Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Paramedic to join us.
Based within Great Barr Medical Centre, and part of Central Health Partnerships PCN, you will work closely with the practice and PCN in delivering excellent healthcare to our patients.
We recognise that looking after each other and teamwork is key to excellent clinical care and our working lives. We are looking for a Paramedic with primary care experience to join and complement our workforce.
This permanent position is well suited to individuals who are enthusiastic about primary care and providing high quality support to the patients and wider clinical team.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a good team approach to work. You will be dependable and have a strong work ethic, are mature and professional in your attitude. You will be self-motivated and keen to develop new skills.
You will be a member of HCPC and have a prescribing qualification and experience, as well as evidence of relevant CPD.
Main duties of the job
To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
To coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical responsibility for all patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
To work within the surgery, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.
The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support
About us
Central Health Partnership is a primary care network of 8 GP surgeries covering a patient population of 56000 patients. We are a dynamic and friendly team already experienced at working together to deliver excellent care to our patients.
The role will be based primarily at Great Barr Medical Centre. At Great Barr Medical Centre, our mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a welcoming environment, where every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and empathy
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and
procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are
within the College of Paramedic Guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards
framework.
To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative
duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may
include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support.
You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support
and guidance from the GPs.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans
for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as
appropriate).
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions,
integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management
plan.
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic
effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope
of practice.
Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management
patients.
Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence
to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or
over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and
interactions.
Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits
and provide access to GPs as necessary.
Take part in clinics if and when needed and appropriate.
Undertake home visits, manage referrals and admit patients
when required.
Take an active part in QOF management.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to
assess the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including
initiation of effective emergency care.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that
promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. To give advice on
Health Promotion and Health Education.
To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and
Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and
procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are
within the College of Paramedic Guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards
framework.
To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative
duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may
include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support.
You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support
and guidance from the GPs.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans
for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as
appropriate).
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions,
integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management
plan.
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic
effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope
of practice.
Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management
patients.
Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence
to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or
over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and
interactions.
Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits
and provide access to GPs as necessary.
Take part in clinics if and when needed and appropriate.
Undertake home visits, manage referrals and admit patients
when required.
Take an active part in QOF management.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to
assess the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including
initiation of effective emergency care.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that
promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. To give advice on
Health Promotion and Health Education.
To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and
Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience within the NHS
- Minor Illness Management
- Telephone Triage
- Chronic Disease Management
- Audit
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Paramedic Science or IHCD Paramedic
- Registration with the HCPC
- Five years post registration
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Long Term Conditions Qualifications
- Vaccination Qualifications
- Membership of College of Paramedic
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Ability to use Systmone medical system
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience within the NHS
- Minor Illness Management
- Telephone Triage
- Chronic Disease Management
- Audit
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Paramedic Science or IHCD Paramedic
- Registration with the HCPC
- Five years post registration
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Long Term Conditions Qualifications
- Vaccination Qualifications
- Membership of College of Paramedic
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Ability to use Systmone medical system
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).