Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Paramedic with an interest in a change of direction in their career. If you are passionate and committed to delivering advanced level, patient centered care, then read on.
Pennine Medical Centre is located in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the Pennines, benefitting from easy access to motorway and railway links. We have a good reputation within our PCN (Oldham East), with other professional bodies and, also, with our patients. We are a training practice and welcome the opportunity for any further career development.
We pride ourselves on patient satisfaction and family centric values both for our patients and staff, accommodating flexible working patterns where possible. We are a professional and focused team whilst retaining a friendly and casual atmosphere (no ties required!) and a healthy social agenda.
Practice Information:
- 6 Partners
- 12,000 plus patient list size
- 2 Clinical Pharmacists who cover minor ailments
- Newly refurbished building
- Flexible working
- EMIS web
- Docman
- Social events (COVID-permitting) and Friday breakfasts
Main duties of the job
We are expanding our team to meet the needs of our
population. You will be working
alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced GPs, Nurses, Clinical
Pharmacists and First Contact Practitioners.
Our aim with your role is to deliver proactive care of patients
that are at high risk of admission, such as chronic illnesses/long term
conditions, decompensating frailty and End of Life care. We envisage your role
being varied, including online and telephone triage, face to face same day
consultations and home visits both urgent and routine, supported by an
experienced team of clinicians.
As an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner. You will be seeing
individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Based on patients assessment and a
comprehensive physical and functional examination, utilising expert knowledge
and clinical judgement, you will be able to identify the potential diagnosis
and manage accordingly. You will also be
able to assess, plan and implement programmes of care and prescribe appropriate
medication in liaison with colleagues, to support the individual.
Contract:We are offering a 2yr contract of employment
with the practice initially, with a possibility of this moving to employment
with the PCN
About us
As described above.
We welcome any informal requests for further information or a visit
to the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached
Job Summary -The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for
Health Care Professionals and service users, working in collaboration with the
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). You will be required to work for the practice
initially with a possibility of this moving to employment with Oldham East
PCN. The role will involve working 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.
The post holder will assess, diagnose, treat, refer or
signpost patients and or service users who attend the surgery with
undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or minor
injury. The post holder will coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical
responsibility for patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
The post holder will perform any other clinical and clinical
administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the
organisation. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding,
and clinic support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached
Job Summary -The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for
Health Care Professionals and service users, working in collaboration with the
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). You will be required to work for the practice
initially with a possibility of this moving to employment with Oldham East
PCN. The role will involve working 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.
The post holder will assess, diagnose, treat, refer or
signpost patients and or service users who attend the surgery with
undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or minor
injury. The post holder will coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical
responsibility for patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
The post holder will perform any other clinical and clinical
administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the
organisation. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding,
and clinic support.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- Working knowledge of the NHS, principles and values
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Mentorship or supervisory skills training
- Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a practice
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills
- Minor illness management
- Telephone triage
- Chronic Disease Management
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
- Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11
- 2 years post registration
- Driving License and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Full UK driving license
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Vaccination Qualifications
- Membership of the College of Paramedics
- BLS trainer
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and
- organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence
Desirable
- Clear communicator with
- excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
- Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse set of stakeholders
Analysis Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience of clinical audit
Personal Attributes & Abilities
Essential
- Strong and inspirational leadership
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated
- Commitment to quality and best practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team player
- Willingness to attend meetings when required
- Smart and presentable
- A polite and helpful manner
- Honesty and Integrity
- A mature and responsible attitude to work
Desirable
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- Confident in facilitating and challenging others
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- Working knowledge of the NHS, principles and values
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Mentorship or supervisory skills training
- Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a practice
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills
- Minor illness management
- Telephone triage
- Chronic Disease Management
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
- Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11
- 2 years post registration
- Driving License and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Full UK driving license
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Vaccination Qualifications
- Membership of the College of Paramedics
- BLS trainer
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and
- organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence
Desirable
- Clear communicator with
- excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
- Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse set of stakeholders
Analysis Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience of clinical audit
Personal Attributes & Abilities
Essential
- Strong and inspirational leadership
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated
- Commitment to quality and best practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team player
- Willingness to attend meetings when required
- Smart and presentable
- A polite and helpful manner
- Honesty and Integrity
- A mature and responsible attitude to work
Desirable
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- Confident in facilitating and challenging others
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
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).
