The post holder will support in Primary Care to deliver patient services and provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team, following Heath Education England 2021 Roadmap to Practice under Additional Roles Reimbursement.
The post holder will work within the community and work towards becoming an autonomous, accountable Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
Depending on experience, to assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or minor injury.
The post holder must own a vehicle for home visits with expense remunerated in the overall financial package.
Main duties of the job
* Assessing and treating patients in their own place of residence and those attending surgery.
* Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness.
* Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team, secondary health care, and MDT and/or organise admission to hospital if required.
* Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
* To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
* To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
* Ensure evidence-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care.
* Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
* Participate in the audit process, evaluation, and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient needs.
* 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.
About us
Community Care Hall Green PCN is an innovative and forward-thinking PCN, with community health at its heart. The PCN has over 49,500 patients spread across 3 surgeries across South Birmingham and Solihull.
The unity between Hall Green Health, Northbrook Group Practice, and Swanswell Medical Centre provides for a unique working environment, that the right candidate would thrive in. You could be working across all, or just one, of these practices.
We ensure exceptional team effort to provide an excellent service to all our patients. We expect a smart appearance, prompt reliable attendance, and a hardworking character who shows respect and cooperation.
Within the Practice, we are committed to maximising efficiencies and better managing the clinical and administrative workloads.
The successful candidate will be line managed by the Practice Manager and clinically managed by the Clinical Director.
Job responsibilities
The role of PCN Paramedic is to support primary care to deliver high-quality patient services as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) across our three GP practices. This may include Home Visiting, clinic working, and patient caseload management.
The post holder will support in Primary Care to deliver patient services and provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team, following Heath Education England 2021 Roadmap to Practice under Additional Roles Reimbursement.
The post holder will work within the community and work towards becoming an autonomous, accountable Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
The post holder will be required to:
* Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
* Complete individual administration and professional responsibilities.
* Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
* Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients' notes.
* Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended.
* Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator.
* Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
* Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit.
* Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
* Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms.
* Undertake pathological specimens and investigatory procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC.
* BSc or IHCD or above in Paramedic Science.
* Evidence of relevant CPD.
* Basic IT Skills.
* Evidence of commitment to own personal and professional development.
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
* Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Primary Care Network.
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and its significance and impact upon practice.
* Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles.
* Personal Requirements.
* UK driving licence, with exclusive access to a vehicle.
* Knowledge of HEE Roadmap to Practice and what an ARRS Paramedic is.
* Experience or working in a primary or urgent care setting.
* Experience of working in a GP practice.
* Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
* Knowledge/use of primary care IT software e.g. EMIS.
* Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
* First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care.
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
* Knowledge of primary and community healthcare.
Experience
* The post holder needs to have completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified Paramedic plus a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) Paramedic.
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.
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