Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Paramedic Prescriber to join our team.
We are a busy GP practice in the charming town
of Kenilworth with a patient list size of approx. 16000 patients and growing.
Rated Outstanding by CQC, Accredited by Healthwatch, RCGP research ready, NHSE
Military Veterans, highly rated on NHS choices and the Annual Patient GP
survey. We are maximum achievers in the Quality Outcomes Framework and have a
strong innovative background.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of our clinical team, you will provide autonomous care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
About us
We are a friendly and supportive GP training
practice of 9 GPs, 6 practice nurses, 1Advanced nurse practitioner, 2
health care assistants, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 2 Physiotherapists and 2
Paramedics in addition to a multi-skilled reception and admin team that offer a
range of support.
We use the EMIS web clinical system along with
Docman 10, ERS, Lexacom Echo and EPS fully integrated. We are a fully
established training practice with 2 trainers and regular educational sessions
are held for all clinicians and staff.
We pride ourselves on delivering excellent care
to our local population and bringing out the best in our team and our team centered approach includes daily team
meetings, a range of clinical and non-clinical meetings and a summer event and
Christmas party for the whole team.
The practice has an active PPG who supports the
practice with projects throughout the year to help improve patient care.
Our partner-owned building is very well maintained, and we have a number of external allied health professionals who use the buildings such as Ophthalmology, Hearing Care and Physio.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
- To provide autonomous care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
- To undertake clinical duties whilst working within GPhC guidelines.
Authority
The Paramedic Prescriber is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained, and which are within the GPhC Guidelines.
Job responsibilities
- You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GP Partners.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
- Support the daily on call function
- 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
- Provide advanced care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- Work with patients in order 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
- Undertake appropriate home visits as 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
- Implement and participate in vaccination programme as appropriate.
Confidentiality:
- In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
- To provide autonomous care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
- To undertake clinical duties whilst working within GPhC guidelines.
Authority
The Paramedic Prescriber is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained, and which are within the GPhC Guidelines.
Job responsibilities
- You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GP Partners.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
- Support the daily on call function
- 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
- Provide advanced care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- Work with patients in order 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
- Undertake appropriate home visits as 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
- Implement and participate in vaccination programme as appropriate.
Confidentiality:
- In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Minor illness management
- Telephone triage experience
- Good inter-personal skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent computer skills
Desirable
- Chronic disease management
- Audit skills
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registration
- Prescribing qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification
- Long term conditions qualification
- Ear Care qualifications
- Cytology qualifications
- Vaccination qualifications
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Minor illness management
- Telephone triage experience
- Good inter-personal skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent computer skills
Desirable
- Chronic disease management
- Audit skills
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registration
- Prescribing qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification
- Long term conditions qualification
- Ear Care qualifications
- Cytology qualifications
- Vaccination qualifications
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).