Job summary Truro PCN has an exciting opportunity for anexperienced Paramedic / First Contact Practitioner to join the team, initially on a fixed term of up to one year. Applications will be considered from those looking for part-time (minimum two days per week) or full-time employment. We are a friendly, forward-looking PCN whovalues a good work-life balance to allow us to enjoy thebeautiful coast and countryside of Cornwall. Main duties of the job This role is as diverse as it is challenging and you will be working as part of a team providing support to the duty doctors within Truro PCN. You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of care through face to face and telephone consultations. You will need to be able to provide treatment to the patient at home, within the Care Home and/or at Truro Health Park. With at least five years post-qualification experience, we require you to have good communications skills, an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload and being motivated by delivering exceptional patient care. Applicants will have or be working towards their independent prescribing qualification. About us Truro PCN consists of two GP Practices: Lander Medical Practice and The Three Spires Medical Practice, both operating from Truro HealthPark and together our dedicated teams care foraround 36,000 patients. We are learningpractices, hosting GP trainees and Medical Students from the Peninsula Schoolof Primary Care and the University of Exeter Medical School. Truro PCN has a shared ambition to innovate general practice and build asustainable model for general practice for the future. We believe in thenational strategies for adding to and improving the skill-mix of our excellentprimary care team and have been investing in various new roles to improvepatient care. Job description Job responsibilities Role of the Paramedic / First Contact Practitioner(FCP) This role involves providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to the populationof Truro by managing patients' healthcare needs effectively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Support the PCN in Providing AccessibleHealthcare: Ensure the delivery of timely andefficient healthcare services to all patients within Truro PCN, facilitatingeasy access for those seeking medical assistance. Triage and Manage Same-Day HealthcareRequests: Manage patient requests for same-dayadvice and guidance, prioritising patients' healthcare needs based on clinicalurgency and severity. Provide diagnosis and management of undifferentiated andundiagnosed conditions. Conduct thorough history-taking andclinical assessments for patients, leading to accurate diagnoses and thedevelopment of appropriate treatment plans. Initiate necessary investigationsand diagnostic tests and interpret findings and reports to guide clinicaldecisions. Provide appropriate care for a widerange of presenting health conditions, both in clinic settings and through homevisits as required. Undertake visits to patients homes or nursing homes whennecessary to carry out assessments, diagnoses, and treatments during urgent oracute episodes of care, with supervision and support from GPs. Decision Making and management ofconditions with complex co-morbidities. Demonstrate strong clinicaldecision-making capabilities while ensuring safe, evidence-based care. Evaluateand review patients ongoing care, making adjustments to treatment plans asnecessary to achieve optimal outcomes. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relationto presenting problems; offering care complementary to that offered by the GPsand other practitioners in the Practice. Documentation and AdministrativeDuties: Maintain comprehensive and accuratepatient records, ensuring all data is captured and measurements taken as per practiceprotocols and policies. Adhere to administrative requirementsto support Practice objectives, such as maximising practice income throughQuality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services. Team Collaboration and CareCoordination: Work collaboratively with otherhealthcare professionals within the practice to ensure that patients receiveintegrated and holistic care. Contribute to team-based decision-making, sharinginsights and working with colleagues to improve the quality of care for allpatients. Clinical Standards and ProtocolAdherence: Follow the practices clinicalprotocols and policies, especially concerning referrals, prescribing, andensuring that care meets the highest clinical standards. Ensure that patientcare complies with all necessary legal and professional guidelines. Continuous Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professionaldevelopment and education to stay up-to-date with the latest medical knowledgeand practices, particularly related to general practice settings. Job description Job responsibilities Role of the Paramedic / First Contact Practitioner(FCP) This role involves providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to the populationof Truro by managing patients' healthcare needs effectively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Support the PCN in Providing AccessibleHealthcare: Ensure the delivery of timely andefficient healthcare services to all patients within Truro PCN, facilitatingeasy access for those seeking medical assistance. Triage and Manage Same-Day HealthcareRequests: Manage patient requests for same-dayadvice and guidance, prioritising patients' healthcare needs based on clinicalurgency and severity. Provide diagnosis and management of undifferentiated andundiagnosed conditions. Conduct thorough history-taking andclinical assessments for patients, leading to accurate diagnoses and thedevelopment of appropriate treatment plans. Initiate necessary investigationsand diagnostic tests and interpret findings and reports to guide clinicaldecisions. Provide appropriate care for a widerange of presenting health conditions, both in clinic settings and through homevisits as required. Undertake visits to patients homes or nursing homes whennecessary to carry out assessments, diagnoses, and treatments during urgent oracute episodes of care, with supervision and support from GPs. Decision Making and management ofconditions with complex co-morbidities. Demonstrate strong clinicaldecision-making capabilities while ensuring safe, evidence-based care. Evaluateand review patients ongoing care, making adjustments to treatment plans asnecessary to achieve optimal outcomes. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relationto presenting problems; offering care complementary to that offered by the GPsand other practitioners in the Practice. Documentation and AdministrativeDuties: Maintain comprehensive and accuratepatient records, ensuring all data is captured and measurements taken as per practiceprotocols and policies. Adhere to administrative requirementsto support Practice objectives, such as maximising practice income throughQuality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services. Team Collaboration and CareCoordination: Work collaboratively with otherhealthcare professionals within the practice to ensure that patients receiveintegrated and holistic care. Contribute to team-based decision-making, sharinginsights and working with colleagues to improve the quality of care for allpatients. Clinical Standards and ProtocolAdherence: Follow the practices clinicalprotocols and policies, especially concerning referrals, prescribing, andensuring that care meets the highest clinical standards. Ensure that patientcare complies with all necessary legal and professional guidelines. Continuous Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professionaldevelopment and education to stay up-to-date with the latest medical knowledgeand practices, particularly related to general practice settings. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Paramedic or Practitioner and registered with HCPC. Desirable Masters Level qualification or equivalent. Independent Prescriber (or working towards). Experience Essential Minimum five years post qualification experience. Desirable Experience of working in a similar role in primary care. Experience of triage. Independent prescriber. Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge of public health issues in Truro and surrounding area. Excellent communication skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Strong IT skills. Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Paramedic or Practitioner and registered with HCPC. Desirable Masters Level qualification or equivalent. Independent Prescriber (or working towards). Experience Essential Minimum five years post qualification experience. Desirable Experience of working in a similar role in primary care. Experience of triage. Independent prescriber. Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge of public health issues in Truro and surrounding area. Excellent communication skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Strong IT skills. Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne 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 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 Employer details Employer name The Three Spires Medical Practice Address Truro Health Park Infirmary Hill Truro Cornwall TR1 2JA Employer's website