Paramedic

Job summary

The post-holder is a Paramedic 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.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.

The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the Paramedic.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the Paramedic delivering health services.

a. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the organisation

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 social prescribing service and, where appropriate, other community or voluntary services

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)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

About us

Overview of your organisation

Our mission:

We support people to live healthier lives.

We believe in what we do and the

difference it makes.

We care.

Living a healthy life is important for everyone, but it can be challenging to know where to start. We are dedicated to supporting people in their journey towards a healthier lifestyle. We believe that small changes can make a big difference, and we are committed to helping people make those changes.