Job summary
PCN (Primary Care Network) Paramedic is a specialised role within a primary care network that involves providing a range of healthcare services, often with a focus on preventive care, community health, and non-emergency medical assistance. The role of a PCN Paramedic can vary depending on the specific needs of the network and the community it serves.
Main duties of the job
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. You will be
working across PCN Central practices in Barking & Dagenham.
About us
Network Central Primary Care Network (PCN) consists of 3 GP
surgeries in Barking & Dagenham. We cover a population size of over 30,000
patients.
We are seeking a motivated and innovative Paramedic with proven leadership skills, in an autonomous position, to join our
professional and friendly multi-disciplinary team. You shall be accountable to
the Board and GP Partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the JD & PS attached before applying. Any additional responsibilities or requirements will be discussed in the interview.
Please note:
The job profile is intended to provide an outline of the duties and responsibilities of this post and may change from time to time by agreement between the Network Central and the post holder.
Following consultation post holders may be required to do other duties commensurate with their grade and experience for short periods of time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the JD & PS attached before applying. Any additional responsibilities or requirements will be discussed in the interview.
Please note:
The job profile is intended to provide an outline of the duties and responsibilities of this post and may change from time to time by agreement between the Network Central and the post holder.
Following consultation post holders may be required to do other duties commensurate with their grade and experience for short periods of time.
Person Specification
Experience
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.
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.
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Full UK driving license.
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap.
Person Specification
Experience
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.
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.
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Full UK driving license.
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation
Address
Althorne Way
Dagenham
Essex
RM10 7DF
