Paramedic Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

a. Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

b. Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinically based evidence, NICE and the NSF

c. Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required

d. Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment during home visits

e. Triage and treat or refer patients who attend the surgery or over telephone

f. Collect pathology specimens as required

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in line with extant legislation

h. Ensure that read codes are used effectively

i. Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary

j. Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes

k. Chaperone patients where necessary

l. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

m. Act as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies

n. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

o. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

p. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

q. Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times

r. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

s. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

t. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

u. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
• Independant and supplementary prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a paramedic practitioner

Desirable

• Experience of working within a primary care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Essential

• 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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aylesford Medical Centre

Address

Admiral Moore Drive

Royal British Legion Village

Aylesford

Kent

ME20 7SE

Employer's website

https://aylesfordmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)