Job summary
Grayshott Surgery are looking to employ a Paramedic
Practitioner to join its multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacist, Physiotherapists, Physician Associate, Mental Health Practitioner and Healthcare Assistants.
Although this role is being funded via the
Primary Care Networks (PCN) Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), the
successful candidate will be based at Grayshott and be fully integrated into
the team.
The successful candidate will be employed by Grayshott Surgery.
Main duties of the job
- The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
- To work alongside GPs and the wider practice staff, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic, clinical approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery or who are housebound with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
- The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients. The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- The post holder must own vehicle for home visits with mileage expenses remunerated by submission of a monthly mileage form. Please note it is the post holders responsibility to ensure that their car insurance is covered for business use.
Independent prescribing is desirable however we will be willing to support candidates in gaining their independent prescribing status.
About us
We seek to
preserve the best of traditional family practice values with a willingness to
adapt and modernise to ensure a continuing high standard of care to patients
with a sustainable working environment. We describe ourselves at Grayshott
Surgery as being a working family, our staff are loyal and hardworking and we
are so proud of that.
We are a
friendly semi-rural training practice of 12,300 patients with an established
practice training module for new GPs. We are also part of West of Waverley PCN
and a high achieving QOF practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
- Assess, triage and treat acutely unwell patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team. Consulting at 15 minutes once competent with the clinical system.
- Triage and treat appropriate patients on home visits.
- Support the Practices same day urgent care provision
- Carry out Avoiding Unplanned Admission reviews
- Assist with the annual flu immunisation programme.
- Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care can be discussed with the GP supervisor (or GP on call in their absence) before making such referral.
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
- Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
- Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
- Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
- Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways. This will be done in accordance with evidence-based practice and national practice protocols, and within scope of the practice.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
- Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
- Works with local policies and procedures.
- Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
- To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
- To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
- Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
- Undertake QOF work
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Be able to:
- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples within their code of practice and within the line of national guidance
- Perform investigatory procedures needed by the patient and those requested by the GPs
- Perform and interpret ECGs; alongside other results as appropriate
- Perform specialist health checks and reviews
Administration and professional responsibilities
- Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
- 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
- Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended, 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 purposes
- Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit
- Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues
- Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit and clinical audits.
- Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
- To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
- Assess, triage and treat acutely unwell patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team. Consulting at 15 minutes once competent with the clinical system.
- Triage and treat appropriate patients on home visits.
- Support the Practices same day urgent care provision
- Carry out Avoiding Unplanned Admission reviews
- Assist with the annual flu immunisation programme.
- Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care can be discussed with the GP supervisor (or GP on call in their absence) before making such referral.
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
- Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
- Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
- Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
- Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways. This will be done in accordance with evidence-based practice and national practice protocols, and within scope of the practice.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
- Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
- Works with local policies and procedures.
- Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
- To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
- To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
- Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
- Undertake QOF work
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Be able to:
- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples within their code of practice and within the line of national guidance
- Perform investigatory procedures needed by the patient and those requested by the GPs
- Perform and interpret ECGs; alongside other results as appropriate
- Perform specialist health checks and reviews
Administration and professional responsibilities
- Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
- 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
- Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended, 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 purposes
- Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit
- Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues
- Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit and clinical audits.
- Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
- To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
- Ability to cope with unexpected situations
- Confident in facilitating and challenging others
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS reference standards
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Holds a full current UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Is educated to degree/diploma level in paramedicine e.g. BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Has achieved and been formally signed off for Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice
- Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11
- Has completed their two-year consolidation of learning period as a newly qualified paramedic, with a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic before achieving level 7
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSC in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Independent Prescriber
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
Communication
Essential
- 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 and 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 inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately across a diverse set of stakeholders
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
- 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
- Aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches/skills
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
- Ability to cope with unexpected situations
- Confident in facilitating and challenging others
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS reference standards
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Holds a full current UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Is educated to degree/diploma level in paramedicine e.g. BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Has achieved and been formally signed off for Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice
- Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11
- Has completed their two-year consolidation of learning period as a newly qualified paramedic, with a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic before achieving level 7
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSC in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Independent Prescriber
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
Communication
Essential
- 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 and 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 inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately across a diverse set of stakeholders
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
- 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
- Aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches/skills
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).
