Job summary
Tiptree Medical Practice pride ourselves on being relaxed, family-friendly team, who offer flexible working patterns and a supportive culture. We are pleased to have an exciting opportunity for a paramedic to join our practice on a part-time basis for 25 hours per week. You will be required to provide a high-quality service to the patients of the practice, diagnosing and treating, working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by the GPs. We do not have any nursing home commitments and have a wonderful ANP who manages our patients palliative care needs and home visits.
Main duties of the job
* Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with acute medical and minor illness.
* Communicating to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs.
* Ensuring clinical practice is safe and effective.
* Advising patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary healthcare team.
* Undertaking the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc.
* Ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
* Participating in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
About us
Tiptree Medical Practice are a friendly, busy and innovative GMS practice in north-east Essex where work-life balance is not just a buzzword. The team comprise of two friendly, supportive partners and 6 salaried GPs. We have an excellent nursing team with specialist skills in diabetes, asthma and COPD, 4 advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs), 5 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 1 associate practitioner, 2 clinical pharmacists and 1 pharmacy technician. We are a semi-rural practice of approximately 12,000 patients in Tiptree, North-East Essex, the jam-making capital of the universe. We are in an ideal location close to Englands oldest town, Colchester, with nearby rail links direct to London and easy access to the beautiful east coast and constable country.
Date posted
10 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - TBC
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
28509
Job locations
Church Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0HB
Job description Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* Experience of providing multi-skilled healthcare and clinical treatment and be able to work with patients and members of the public.
* Experience of working on clinical systems and be able to enter and use patient data efficiently, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to liaise and communicate with clinical and administrative staff within the practice and partnership.
* Demonstrate continued professional development and professionalism.
Qualifications Essential
* HCPC registered paramedic with experience of working within primary care.
* Level 7 qualification in Clinical Assessment.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Primary Care Careers
Address: Church Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0HB
Employer's website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/
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