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Chilcote Surgery

Paramedic Practitioner

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Job summary

We are offering a permanent position, alongside an MDT with years of experience, giving post holder the chance to experience continuity of care and see cases develop from initial triage through to resolution.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of the practice’s multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

About us

Chilcote Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking General Practice operating from two sites in the seaside town of Torquay. Despite the challenges facing primary care, the practice has continued to thrive and currently employs a team of 13 GPs. Widely respected for our collaborative working, training, teaching and diversification, we embrace change and new technologies, prioritising timely access and continuity of care.

Details

Date posted

09 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5134-22-0276

Job locations

Chilcote Surgery

Hampton Avenue

Torquay

TQ1 3LA


Chilcote Surgery

104 Chatto Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ1 4HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The paramedic / paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits), providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The paramedic / paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits), providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HPC)
  • Evidence of continued CPD
  • ECP/ENP Minor Injuries/Minor Illness Course Level 6

Desirable

  • Attended X-ray/IRMER course
  • Teaching and Assessing Qualification
  • Relevant BSc or MSc

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as an autonomous practitioner within a minor injury/illness centre or mobile service.
  • Experience of the ECP/Advanced Practitioner role within Primary or Secondary Care.
  • Experience of triage/initial assessment.
  • Experience in using I.T based patient documentation systems.

Desirable

  • Experience of performing a social assessment.
  • Experience as a practitioner in an A&E Department or similar emergency care centre.
  • Experience of clinical audit.
  • Experience of research projects.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Previous experience of non-medical prescribing and using PGDs.
  • Knowledge of child protection issues.

Desirable

  • Able to record/ interpret ECG.
  • Experience of performing a social assessment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HPC)
  • Evidence of continued CPD
  • ECP/ENP Minor Injuries/Minor Illness Course Level 6

Desirable

  • Attended X-ray/IRMER course
  • Teaching and Assessing Qualification
  • Relevant BSc or MSc

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as an autonomous practitioner within a minor injury/illness centre or mobile service.
  • Experience of the ECP/Advanced Practitioner role within Primary or Secondary Care.
  • Experience of triage/initial assessment.
  • Experience in using I.T based patient documentation systems.

Desirable

  • Experience of performing a social assessment.
  • Experience as a practitioner in an A&E Department or similar emergency care centre.
  • Experience of clinical audit.
  • Experience of research projects.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Previous experience of non-medical prescribing and using PGDs.
  • Knowledge of child protection issues.

Desirable

  • Able to record/ interpret ECG.
  • Experience of performing a social assessment.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chilcote Surgery

Address

Chilcote Surgery

Hampton Avenue

Torquay

TQ1 3LA


Employer's website

https://www.chilcotesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chilcote Surgery

Address

Chilcote Surgery

Hampton Avenue

Torquay

TQ1 3LA


Employer's website

https://www.chilcotesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Stephanie Westcott

stephanie.westcott@nhs.net

01803316333

Details

Date posted

09 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5134-22-0276

Job locations

Chilcote Surgery

Hampton Avenue

Torquay

TQ1 3LA


Chilcote Surgery

104 Chatto Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ1 4HY


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