Paramedic - Sketty & Killay Medical Centres

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.

Skills and ability to consult and triage: Face To Face, by Telephone, at Home Visit and by Video Consultation.

Diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.

Assess diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).

Work with patients and their carers in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

The role holder will communicate clearly and effectively with the practice team (both clinical and non-clinical roles) and patients.

Completion of high quality clinical notes and plans in the electronic patient records that can easily be understood and referenced by others.

The post holder must be able to work independently to manage cases within their clinical competency to include onward referral to suitable community and secondary care services within the scope of their practice.

The position holder will seek to guide and encourage patient self-management where appropriate.

Ensure they remain up to date with the latest clinical developments relevant to their scope of practice and must ensure they maintain all relevant competencies for practice.

A willingness and flexibility to develop and refine the role over time is essential and in line with the ethos of the practice

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• UK Registration
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified as a Paramedic Practitioner, or soon to complete this qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Killay Medical Centre

Goetre Fawr Road

Killay

Swansea

SA2 7QP

Employer's website

https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)