Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Benchill Medical Practice in Wythenshawe, Manchester to recruit
a Paramedic to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to serve
our 10,500 patients . We belong to Wythenshawe Primary Care Network
which consists of 7 practices serving 60,000 patients.
This exciting opportunity is
to work directly in one practice to support patients from varying background
and patient demographics.
The role is pivotal
to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service.
The role will
provide remote and face-to-face assessment of health and clinical needs for
patients presenting to primary care. The post holder will triage, clinically
assess, examine and develop a clinical impression, differential diagnosis, final diagnosis as appropriate to inform their preferred treatment plan for
patients across placement settings.
Main duties of the job
Develop and maintain a specialist level of knowledge across a
range of clinical procedures. This will typically involve specialist knowledge
and skills in triage, history taking, structured physical examination skills,
problem-solving and clinical decision-making to develop a clinical
impression/differential/final diagnosis for patients.
Work alongside a nominated GP in providing a first point of contact for patients presenting with
undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems across a variety of clinical or
non-clinical settings according to patients needs (e.g. at the patients
home).
Evaluate information from
clinical examinations and/or triage to initiate appropriate treatment and/or
referral. This includes appropriate signposting of patients to plan care for
patients.
Plan provision of care for patients as appropriate e.g. onward
referral to clinical services, self-care advice and prevention advice. Consider
holistic aspects and work in accordance with wider guidelines, protocols,
policies and patient care pathways.
Work in partnership and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams
within primary, urgent, community secondary care, to promote
integrated approaches to patient care and seamless patient referral into
appropriate healthcare services and pathways. Ensure safe handover of care within
and outside GP and NWAS as appropriate.
Communicate sensitive and confidential information
concerning patients requiring empathy, persuasion and reassurance.
About us
We are proud to be apart of the NHS and our mission is to provide safe, efficient healthcare for our patients and their families, andto ensure that everyone working within our practice is happy in their work and feels valued and supported by the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will typically work under the remote supervision and direction of a GP or
Advanced Clinical Practitioner, developing their clinical skills and knowledge to
work more independently and benefit patients across the entire healthcare
system.
Your role is an
essential part of our evolving dynamic and forward-thinking practice, working
to provide enhanced care experience to patients in line with a with a view to
improving health inequalities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will typically work under the remote supervision and direction of a GP or
Advanced Clinical Practitioner, developing their clinical skills and knowledge to
work more independently and benefit patients across the entire healthcare
system.
Your role is an
essential part of our evolving dynamic and forward-thinking practice, working
to provide enhanced care experience to patients in line with a with a view to
improving health inequalities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Consolidated experience of clinical practice
- Ambulance and or primary care settings, including assessing patients with minor illnesses and injuries.
- Understanding of patient management within primary and urgent care settings.
- Experience of clinically supervising peers or junior colleagues in practice.
- Working knowledge of 999 primary and secondary triage systems within UK Ambulance Services.
- Experience of participating in and leading on clinical audits in the practice setting.
Desirable
- Experience of coaching and mentoring.
- Proven background of building positive rapport with a diverse range of clinical colleagues, services and patients
- Previous experience of working with Patient Group Directives (PGDs) or similar
- Previous experience of remote working.
- Previous experience of supporting or managing change
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic with current professional registration
- Educated to Diploma or DipHE level or equivalent demonstrable experience in practice
- Working towards or completed module in clinical assessment and diagnostics (or equivalent course) or equivalent experience in clinical practice
Desirable
- Coaching & mentoring and/or leadership qualification
- Minor injuries / illness course or equivalent experience
-
- Prescriber
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Consolidated experience of clinical practice
- Ambulance and or primary care settings, including assessing patients with minor illnesses and injuries.
- Understanding of patient management within primary and urgent care settings.
- Experience of clinically supervising peers or junior colleagues in practice.
- Working knowledge of 999 primary and secondary triage systems within UK Ambulance Services.
- Experience of participating in and leading on clinical audits in the practice setting.
Desirable
- Experience of coaching and mentoring.
- Proven background of building positive rapport with a diverse range of clinical colleagues, services and patients
- Previous experience of working with Patient Group Directives (PGDs) or similar
- Previous experience of remote working.
- Previous experience of supporting or managing change
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic with current professional registration
- Educated to Diploma or DipHE level or equivalent demonstrable experience in practice
- Working towards or completed module in clinical assessment and diagnostics (or equivalent course) or equivalent experience in clinical practice
Desirable
- Coaching & mentoring and/or leadership qualification
- Minor injuries / illness course or equivalent experience
-
- Prescriber
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).
