Job summary The Holbrook and Shotley Practice are looking to appoint a highly motivated Paramedic with excellent clinical and communication skills to provide a first class minor illness and home visiting service for our 8000 patients on the Shotley Peninsular. Being a Paramedic with us is a demanding yet highly rewarding role, providing the opportunity for you to make a difference to patients on a daily basis. Main duties of the job work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, PCN paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, management and treatment, to deliver high quality patient services, and to assess, manage, treat, refer and/or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury. About us The Holbrook and Shotley GP Practice is part of South Rural PCN and this position is an ARRS role based solely within the Practice. South Rural PCN was formed in 2019, with five like minded practices wanting to provide a joined up service for local communities.To achieve this we are looking to reshape our clinical teams by developing new and exciting skill mixes, which not only diversify our workforce, but allows us to provide a better care package for our patients. We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our 8000 patients. Our practice team comprises of three GP Partners, two salaried GP's supported by a highly experienced team of nurses, dispensers, Clinical care practitioner, practice paramedic and reception team Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A1366-24-0001 Job locations The Street Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QS Kingsland Shotley Ipswich IP9 1ND Job description Job responsibilities The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner. He/She will make decisions and apply appropriate clinical interventions to the presenting patient in their own home or in the surgery to deliver quality patient services. He/she will work autonomously but within the practice ‘s and HCPC policies, protocols and guidelines To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment The post holder will have access to the on the day duty GP for advice and support as necessary, for example patients needing referral or admission to secondary care The post holder must own vehicle for home visits with mileage expenses remunerated by submission of a monthly mileage form. Please note it is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure that their car insurance is covered for business use Clinical Practice · Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly on home visits/visiting care homes. · Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. · Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. · Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. · Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan. · Make referrals as appropriate. Carry out Avoiding Unplanned Admission reviews. Assist with the annual flu immunisation programme. · Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations. Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families. Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained. To undertake assessment for patients within the community using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate. To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment. Job description Job responsibilities The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner. He/She will make decisions and apply appropriate clinical interventions to the presenting patient in their own home or in the surgery to deliver quality patient services. He/she will work autonomously but within the practice ‘s and HCPC policies, protocols and guidelines To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment The post holder will have access to the on the day duty GP for advice and support as necessary, for example patients needing referral or admission to secondary care The post holder must own vehicle for home visits with mileage expenses remunerated by submission of a monthly mileage form. Please note it is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure that their car insurance is covered for business use Clinical Practice · Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly on home visits/visiting care homes. · Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. · Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. · Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. · Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan. · Make referrals as appropriate. Carry out Avoiding Unplanned Admission reviews. Assist with the annual flu immunisation programme. · Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations. Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families. Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained. To undertake assessment for patients within the community using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate. To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post registration experience of clinical practice in a range of settings. Experience of working in a multi -professional environment. Understanding patient care within the patient home environment. Registered Paramedic with current HCPC registration Disclosure and Barring service check. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post registration experience of clinical practice in a range of settings. Experience of working in a multi -professional environment. Understanding patient care within the patient home environment. Registered Paramedic with current HCPC registration Disclosure and Barring service check. 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). 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Holbrook and Shotley Practice Address The Street Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QS Employer's website https://www.holbrookandshotleysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)