Job Description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic Paramedics to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to individuals who are enthusiastic about providing high quality support to primary care.
Based within Medway Peninsula PCN, you will work closely with GP Practices and Care Homes within the primary care network. GP Practices include Highparks Medical Practice, The Elms Medical Practice and St Werburgh Medical Practice in Rochester, Kent.
You will be joining forces with our established paramedic and a team of clinicians within the PCN, This includes Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Physicians Associates, and Social Prescribers.
Although your working days and hours will be standard, your work patterns are likely to vary and may consist of home visiting as well as providing clinics in GP practices seeing patients with a variety of conditions. Your allocation of patients will be according to your clinical skill set/competencies and following a triage process to ensure patients are allocated to the appropriate clinician.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assessing and treating patients presenting with minor or acute illnesses in their own place of residence and at a GP practice.
- Triage and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team or organise admission if required.
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC
About us
BENEFITS:
- Auto Enrolment to the NHS Pension Scheme or an alternative government based scheme (based on eligibility)
- Attractive salaries (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Annual leave entitlement on Appointment 25 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
- Recognition of previous NHS service for Annual leave and sickness pay
- Superb levels of satisfaction and working with a highly skilled professional team
- Assisting the PCN to support the training of the future nhs staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
- The role is for a Paramedic to support primary care teams by providing home visiting services and practice based medical services during the working day, Monday to Friday.
- The clinician will work as part of the GP practice team with close collaborative working with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and support from GPs.
- To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic.
- To provide holistic care for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and management
- To refer and/or signpost patients in their own home/care home or at the practice to other allied health professionals for example community COPD nurses, Social prescribers etc.
- The post holder will use advanced clinical and communication skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- Care occasionally may need to be provided in other settings as required.
Job responsibilities:
- Assessing and treating patients presenting with minor or acute illnesses in their own place of residence or at a GP practice.
- Triage and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team or organise admission if required.
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations
- Advise patients on maintaining health and refer to allied services when a health promotion need is identified.
- Communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring an effective service is delivered
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation
- Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care
- Work within local policies and procedures
- Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service
- Participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need
- Actively participate in mentoring and supervision, plus practice-derived CPD opportunities
- Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues
- Take responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and work with other team members to ensure they are protected
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work flexibly in core hours to meet the needs of the service.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Sound organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic IT skills in word processing and e-mail.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems.
- Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio.
- Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of working in Primary and Community Care
Circumstances
Essential
- Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
- Ability to work alone in the primary care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of health education/promotion.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
- Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice.
- Ability to participate in audit and standard setting
- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
Qualifications
Essential
- Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC
Desirable
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Advanced Life Support Provider
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).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Medway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 19/02/2023
Reference ID: PCN Par
Expected start date: 27/02/2023