Job summary
Sitting in the heart of Eastbourne we
are a patient practice serving circa 12,000 patients. We provide Primary Care
through a variety of services, from GPs, Paramedics, Nurses and other care
service roles. Each member of this close and friendly team play their part in
delivering the best care service. We set ourselves apart through our service
and care to the community and you will play an integral role alongside your
colleagues.
Our Paramedic team is made of 4
Paramedics who work closely across the all departments. They provide assistance
alongside our GP colleagues conducting Home visits, Duty follow up calls and
providing a variety of face to face patient care at the Practice. The team is
experienced and settled, it is suitable for someone who likes working as part
of a close team.
Main duties of the job
The PCN
paramedic at Arlington Road Medical Practiceis a registered paramedic
educated to degree level who acts within their professional boundaries.
Paramedics work independently
within their scope of practice in the community, using their enhanced clinical
assessment and treatment skills to assess and manage patients presenting with
acute presentations which include minor illness or injury, abdominal pains,
chest pains and headaches.
a.Work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within Arlington Road Medical Practice.
.Assess and triage patients,
including same day triage, and as
appropriate
provide definitive treatment (including prescribing
medications
following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national)
and local
clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary
referrals
to other members of the primary care team
c.Advise patients on general
healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting
patients.
d.Be able to:
Perform specialist health
checks and reviews within their scope of
practice and in line with local and
national guidance
Perform and interpret ECGs
Perform investigatory
procedures as required and undertake the collection of pathological specimens
including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples within their scope
of practice and within line of local and national guidance
About us
Its
a great time to be part of Arlington Road Medical Practice, we are building on
our reputation as one of the most welcoming medical practices in the area. We
are renowned for our training and development of our team, we are building for
a future which provides an opportunity to grow and develop your career.
We support people to live
healthier lives
We believe in what we do and the
difference it makes
We care
We
are proud of our diverse team, we see how this provides a variety which
complements how we connect with our people. Everyone is welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
Work
as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within Arlington Road Medical
Practice.
b.
Assess
and triage patients, including same day triage, and as
appropriate
provide definitive treatment (including prescribing
medications
following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national)
and
local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary
referrals
to other members of the primary care team
c.
Advise
patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate,
including signposting patients to the PCNs social prescribing service and,
where appropriate, other community or voluntary services
d.
Be
able to:
Perform
specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of
practice and in line with
local and national guidance
Perform
and interpret ECGs
Perform
investigatory procedures as required and undertake the collection of
pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other
samples within their scope of practice and within line of local and national
guidance
Support
the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (e.g.,
monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients)
Provide
an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit for the network
Communicate
at all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, person-centred
service is delivered
Communicate
proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary
team, attending and contributing to meetings as required
Maintain
accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation,
ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with
patient healthcare and registration with the organisation
Communicate
effectively with patients and, where appropriate, family members and their
carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their
physical health needs, results, findings and treatment choices
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
Work
as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within Arlington Road Medical
Practice.
b.
Assess
and triage patients, including same day triage, and as
appropriate
provide definitive treatment (including prescribing
medications
following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national)
and
local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary
referrals
to other members of the primary care team
c.
Advise
patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate,
including signposting patients to the PCNs social prescribing service and,
where appropriate, other community or voluntary services
d.
Be
able to:
Perform
specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of
practice and in line with
local and national guidance
Perform
and interpret ECGs
Perform
investigatory procedures as required and undertake the collection of
pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other
samples within their scope of practice and within line of local and national
guidance
Support
the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (e.g.,
monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients)
Provide
an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit for the network
Communicate
at all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, person-centred
service is delivered
Communicate
proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary
team, attending and contributing to meetings as required
Maintain
accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation,
ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with
patient healthcare and registration with the organisation
Communicate
effectively with patients and, where appropriate, family members and their
carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their
physical health needs, results, findings and treatment choices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Where Arlington Road engages a paramedic in primary care under the ARRS it must ensure that the paramedic is:
- Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience
- Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic
- Working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and, within six months of the commencement of reimbursement for that individual (or a longer time period as agreed with the commissioner), has completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework
Experience
Essential
- Desirable - Working in Primary Care
- We are looking for the right candidate and welcome people who may not have primary care experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Where Arlington Road engages a paramedic in primary care under the ARRS it must ensure that the paramedic is:
- Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience
- Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic
- Working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and, within six months of the commencement of reimbursement for that individual (or a longer time period as agreed with the commissioner), has completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework
Experience
Essential
- Desirable - Working in Primary Care
- We are looking for the right candidate and welcome people who may not have primary care experience.
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).