Job summary
A
large focus of the role is to work as a Paramedic providing high quality and
timely patient centred care within the care homes allocated to supporting the
delivery of the Enhancing Health in Care Homes Network DES specification. The
post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and
referral of care home patients within their level of competence and agreed
protocols. This role will lead the wider
care home team which includes: clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, an
ANP, a healthcare assistant and administrative support. The team
collaboratively deliver both acute and urgent care, long term condition
reviews, personalised care planning and general support to the care homes.
Collaborate with other members of the PCN including doctors, nurses and AHPs, accepting referrals and referring to them for specialist care.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Prescribe, issue and review medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local carepathways. This will be done in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Main duties of the job
Provide information and advice
on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens,
side-effects and interactions
Assess, diagnose, plan,
implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting
with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs
Clinically examine and assess
patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan
clinical care accordingly
Prioritise health problems and
intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Diagnose and manage both acute
and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment
methods into a management plan
Support patients to adopt
health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply
principles of self-care
Assessment upon admission of new patients to care homes
Proactive, timely and consistent weekly support to the care
home
About us
Hanley,
Bucknall & Bentilee PCN comprises of 4 separate member GP Practices,
working together to provide patient care to a population of just over 33,500.
We look after 7 care homes and support these homes with a multi-disciplinary
approach. We are an enthusiastic, dynamic and friendly PCN who constantly
strive to improve patient pathways and health care outcomes.
Paramedics
work autonomously within the community using their enhanced clinical assessment
and treatment skills, to provide first point of contact for patients presenting
with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems relating to minor illness or
injury, abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches. They are health
professionals who have the capability to make sound judgements in the absence
of full information and to manage varying degrees of risk when there are
complex, competing or ambiguous information or uncertainty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Enhance own performance through continuous professional development,
keep up to date with current evidence-based
practice, and impart own knowledge and skills to PCN colleagues to meet
the needs of the service
Be verified against the paramedic primary care roadmap
Recognise
and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by
the HCPC and College of Paramedics
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through
self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
Participate in research and utilise the audit
cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team,
implementing improvements where required
In partnership with other clinical teams,
collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and
national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete
records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and
procedures
Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and
confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN
Use technology and appropriate software as an
aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care,
presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate read
codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring
and audit processes.
The postholder will have access to
appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN
to provide general advice and support on a day to day basis.
Health & Safety:
All
staff have a duty to ensure the health and safety of themselves and others
whilst at work. Safe working practices and health and safety precautions
are a legal requirement. ALL incidents/ accidents must be reported to your manager and in
line with the general philosophy of the PCN, you must participate in accident
prevention by reporting hazards and following relevant policies and procedures
including Moving and Handling guidelines and
mandatory health and safety training.
Infection Control:
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is everybody's
responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to
adhere to the PCNs Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures
and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and
control at all times. This includes good antimicrobial stewardship, hand
decontamination, cleanliness and adhering to the Dress and Appearance policy.
This will reduce the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA
and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Code of Practice on the
prevention and control of infections and related guidance (2015).
Risk Management:
You are required to contribute to the control of risk and
use the incident reporting system to alert the PCN of incidents or near misses that may compromise the quality of
services.
Data Security:To ensure that the PCN Policies and Procedures regarding data security are adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under these policies.
Confidentiality:
Working within the
PCN you may gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include
manual/electronic personal and medical information about patients and
staff. Such information must be
considered strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to observe this confidentiality could
lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.
Equality
& Diversity:
The PCN is committed to ensure that no
job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of
age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief,sexual orientation,
marital status, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. We fully
support the right of all staff to equal opportunities and are committed to the
development of a diverse workforce.
Safeguarding:
The PCN is committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and
is signed up to Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Children Board Procedures,
Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Staffordshire and
Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Adults Partnership Procedures. All PCN staff must
be familiar with, and adhere to, these procedures. It is the post-holder's
responsibility to attend the PCNs mandatory Safeguarding Training, and to
follow the relevant PCN's Policies and Practice Guidance.
Codes
of Conduct and Accountability:
You
are required to comply with PCN codes
of conduct and accountability and codes of
conduct which are relevant to this post.
Raising
Concerns
If you have any
concerns about a risk, malpractice or wrongdoing at work you are expected, as a
Healthcare professional, to raise these concerns at the earliest opportunity,
either with your line manager or lead clinician. This may be done verbally or in writing. As a result of raising a genuine concern
under the Raising Concerns procedure, you will not be at risk of losing your
job or suffering any detriment (such as a reprisal or victimisation) provided
you are acting in good faith and the matter is not raised maliciously. Please refer to the Raising Concerns
(formerly Whistleblowing) procedure for further information.
Registration:
Registration with a professional body imposes a duty on health care
professionals to maintain the safety of the public through working within
professional standards, to provide good quality care to patients and to promote
professional education and conduct. It
is the policy of the PCN that all health care professionals register or
re-register and act in accordance with the requirements of their professional
body.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Enhance own performance through continuous professional development,
keep up to date with current evidence-based
practice, and impart own knowledge and skills to PCN colleagues to meet
the needs of the service
Be verified against the paramedic primary care roadmap
Recognise
and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by
the HCPC and College of Paramedics
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through
self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
Participate in research and utilise the audit
cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team,
implementing improvements where required
In partnership with other clinical teams,
collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and
national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete
records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and
procedures
Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and
confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN
Use technology and appropriate software as an
aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care,
presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate read
codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring
and audit processes.
The postholder will have access to
appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN
to provide general advice and support on a day to day basis.
Health & Safety:
All
staff have a duty to ensure the health and safety of themselves and others
whilst at work. Safe working practices and health and safety precautions
are a legal requirement. ALL incidents/ accidents must be reported to your manager and in
line with the general philosophy of the PCN, you must participate in accident
prevention by reporting hazards and following relevant policies and procedures
including Moving and Handling guidelines and
mandatory health and safety training.
Infection Control:
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is everybody's
responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to
adhere to the PCNs Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures
and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and
control at all times. This includes good antimicrobial stewardship, hand
decontamination, cleanliness and adhering to the Dress and Appearance policy.
This will reduce the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA
and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Code of Practice on the
prevention and control of infections and related guidance (2015).
Risk Management:
You are required to contribute to the control of risk and
use the incident reporting system to alert the PCN of incidents or near misses that may compromise the quality of
services.
Data Security:To ensure that the PCN Policies and Procedures regarding data security are adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under these policies.
Confidentiality:
Working within the
PCN you may gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include
manual/electronic personal and medical information about patients and
staff. Such information must be
considered strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to observe this confidentiality could
lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.
Equality
& Diversity:
The PCN is committed to ensure that no
job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of
age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief,sexual orientation,
marital status, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. We fully
support the right of all staff to equal opportunities and are committed to the
development of a diverse workforce.
Safeguarding:
The PCN is committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and
is signed up to Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Children Board Procedures,
Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Staffordshire and
Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Adults Partnership Procedures. All PCN staff must
be familiar with, and adhere to, these procedures. It is the post-holder's
responsibility to attend the PCNs mandatory Safeguarding Training, and to
follow the relevant PCN's Policies and Practice Guidance.
Codes
of Conduct and Accountability:
You
are required to comply with PCN codes
of conduct and accountability and codes of
conduct which are relevant to this post.
Raising
Concerns
If you have any
concerns about a risk, malpractice or wrongdoing at work you are expected, as a
Healthcare professional, to raise these concerns at the earliest opportunity,
either with your line manager or lead clinician. This may be done verbally or in writing. As a result of raising a genuine concern
under the Raising Concerns procedure, you will not be at risk of losing your
job or suffering any detriment (such as a reprisal or victimisation) provided
you are acting in good faith and the matter is not raised maliciously. Please refer to the Raising Concerns
(formerly Whistleblowing) procedure for further information.
Registration:
Registration with a professional body imposes a duty on health care
professionals to maintain the safety of the public through working within
professional standards, to provide good quality care to patients and to promote
professional education and conduct. It
is the policy of the PCN that all health care professionals register or
re-register and act in accordance with the requirements of their professional
body.
Person Specification
Analysis Skills
Essential
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, preempt 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
Personal attributes and 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
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
Desirable
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- Confident in facilitating and challenging others
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Knowledge
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 Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Mentorship or supervisory skills training
- Ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care
- Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills
- Experience of working in care homes
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
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
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics .
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Analysis Skills
Essential
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, preempt 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
Personal attributes and 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
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
Desirable
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- Confident in facilitating and challenging others
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Knowledge
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 Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Mentorship or supervisory skills training
- Ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care
- Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills
- Experience of working in care homes
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
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
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics .
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
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).