Job summary
Preston Park Community Primary Care Network is
looking for a full time Paramedic. You
will work closely with clinicians in all GP practices in our PCN and will play
a vital role in increasing capacity for all appointments including home visits.
You will be responsible for the provision of
paramedic services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team,
delivering care within your scope of practice.
You 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 review of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
1. To deliver
a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills with
in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice working with the
support and guidance from the GPs and other independent clinicians working
within the PCN MDT.
2. To manage
a clinical caseload and deal with presenting patients needs in a general
practice and home visit setting.
3. To provide
a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with
undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking,
physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish
a diagnosis and management plan
About us
Preston Park PCN is a group of five surgeries - Beaconsfield Medical Practice, The Haven Practice, Preston Park Surgery, Stanford Medical Centre and Warmdene Surgery. We serve approximately 57,000 patients and aim to support and connect with our local community.
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) bring GP practices together with other local services such as community, mental health, social care and the voluntary sector to look after local populations. PCNs will help to join up services at a local level, focusing on the specific needs of these local populations, with patients still accessing routine GP appointments as they do now.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To deliver
a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills
with in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice working with
the support and guidance from the GPs and other independent clinicians
working within the PCN MDT.
2. To
manage a clinical caseload and deal with presenting patients needs in a
general practice and home visit setting.
3. To
provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting
with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history
taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to
establish a diagnosis and management plan
4. To
provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by
attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings
according to patients needs
5. To
undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols
6. To refer
patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as
appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary
services, PCN services and to self-care.
7. Be able
to:
Perform specialist health checks and reviews
Perform investigatory procedures as required
Undertake the collection of pathological
specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc.
Perform a domiciliary (home) visit
8. Provide
an alternative model to urgent and same day home visits for the PCN and
undertake clinical audits.
9. Communicate
at all levels across PCNs and other organisations, ensuring an effective,
patient-centred service
10. Communicate
proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multidisciplinary
team, attending and contributing to meetings as required and accepting
referrals and referring to specialists services where appropriate.
11. Assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and or interventions and
care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients
with complex needs within the clinical and domiciliary setting.
12. Understand
and actively take part in the achievement of all contractual markers relating
to the PCN and GP Surgery.
13. Implement
and participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To deliver
a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills
with in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice working with
the support and guidance from the GPs and other independent clinicians
working within the PCN MDT.
2. To
manage a clinical caseload and deal with presenting patients needs in a
general practice and home visit setting.
3. To
provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting
with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history
taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to
establish a diagnosis and management plan
4. To
provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by
attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings
according to patients needs
5. To
undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols
6. To refer
patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as
appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary
services, PCN services and to self-care.
7. Be able
to:
Perform specialist health checks and reviews
Perform investigatory procedures as required
Undertake the collection of pathological
specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc.
Perform a domiciliary (home) visit
8. Provide
an alternative model to urgent and same day home visits for the PCN and
undertake clinical audits.
9. Communicate
at all levels across PCNs and other organisations, ensuring an effective,
patient-centred service
10. Communicate
proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multidisciplinary
team, attending and contributing to meetings as required and accepting
referrals and referring to specialists services where appropriate.
11. Assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and or interventions and
care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients
with complex needs within the clinical and domiciliary setting.
12. Understand
and actively take part in the achievement of all contractual markers relating
to the PCN and GP Surgery.
13. Implement
and participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To be able to effectively assess, plan, treat and refer patients appropriately and evaluate patient care confidentiality
- Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of the conditions affecting adults and children which are most commonly found within the primary care sector,
- To work within the parameters of your skills/knowledge with due adherence to the boundaries of your competencies, according to the NMC Code of Conduct/ Health & Care Professional Council.
- That you have completed the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as newly qualified paramedic
- Have had a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic
Desirable
- Have experience of working to protocols/guidelines and patient groups/ patient specific directives
- Have completed a minor injuries and minor illness course at Level 6
- Ability to undertake pos
Communication
Essential
- To exhibit excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills when dealing with patients
- Can make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively
Desirable
- Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence
Personal attributes & abilities
Essential
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads.
- Able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Demonstrates a passion for improving the quality of care for patients
Desirable
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HPC) and a minimum of 2 years post registration
- Full UK driving license
- Car driver
Desirable
- Experience of autonomous practice working and multi-professional team working.
- Non Medical Prescribing Course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To be able to effectively assess, plan, treat and refer patients appropriately and evaluate patient care confidentiality
- Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of the conditions affecting adults and children which are most commonly found within the primary care sector,
- To work within the parameters of your skills/knowledge with due adherence to the boundaries of your competencies, according to the NMC Code of Conduct/ Health & Care Professional Council.
- That you have completed the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as newly qualified paramedic
- Have had a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic
Desirable
- Have experience of working to protocols/guidelines and patient groups/ patient specific directives
- Have completed a minor injuries and minor illness course at Level 6
- Ability to undertake pos
Communication
Essential
- To exhibit excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills when dealing with patients
- Can make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively
Desirable
- Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence
Personal attributes & abilities
Essential
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads.
- Able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Demonstrates a passion for improving the quality of care for patients
Desirable
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HPC) and a minimum of 2 years post registration
- Full UK driving license
- Car driver
Desirable
- Experience of autonomous practice working and multi-professional team working.
- Non Medical Prescribing Course
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
