Job summary
Mortimer GP Surgery is in a semi rural area close to Reading providing high quality care to 11,000 patients.
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a paramedic to join our hard-working team.
Working Days - Mondays, Tuesday and either Wednesdays or Thursdays (3 days per week)s
2 Paramedics already in place
Mentor supervising
Main duties of the job
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND TASKS
You will primarily be part of the urgent care team, working alongside GPs and Nurse Practitioners to meet patients acute medical problems.
Delivering minor ailment clinics integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effect to patients health.
To maintain accurate clinical records and ensure read codes are used effectively
Participate in national and local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice, including the review of significant events.
Ensure clinical knowledge is kept up-to-date and mandatory training requirements are met.
About us
Mortimer GP Surgery is in a semi rural area close to Reading providing high quality care to 11,000 patients.
7 GPs, 2 Paramedics, 4 Practice Nurses & 2 HCA/Phlebotomist
Approx. 30 members of non clinical /support staff
In house Dispensary
On site Pharmacy
High QOF achieving practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND TASKS
You will primarily be part of the urgent care team, working alongside GPs and Nurse Practitioners to meet patients acute medical problems.
Delivering minor ailment clinics integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effect to patients health.
To maintain accurate clinical records and ensure read codes are used effectively
Participate in national and local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice, including the review of significant events.
Ensure clinical knowledge is kept up-to-date and mandatory training requirements are met.
Person Specification
HCPC qualified and registered Paramedic
Clinical examination skills
Management of patients with common acute illnesses and minor ailments.
Caring attitude with excellent communication skills
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Full UK driving licence
HEALTH & SAFETY
The post holder is required to take reasonable care of his/her own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her own acts or omissions.
To assist Mortimer Surgery in reducing healthcare associated infections and maintaining high levels of infection control you should be familiar with the surgerys IPC policy.
You must either complete online mandatory training or attend the in house annual IPC update.
You must be compliant with all standards relevant to your department at all times.
You are responsible for keeping your work area clean and tidy.