Health Triangle PCNvalues the continuous development of our MDT, working closely with the localTraining Hub to provide comprehensive training pathways.
Our practices havestructured support systems in place to facilitate training for paramedics onthe First Contact Practitioner (FCP) and Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)pathways, including :
Advanced assessmenttraining
Prescribing support
Specialized skilldevelopment beyond minor illness
Our trainingpractices also allow team members to develop expertise in areas such asmusculoskeletal medicine, palliative care, dermatology, oncology, and long-termcondition management.
GPs and the MDT offer consistentsupport, fostering a collaborative learning culture across the organization.
Flexible Working andAdditional Opportunities
We support flexibleworking arrangements to promote work-life balance and welcome part-timeapplicants. Additionally, there is the option to participate in enhanced accessclinics, which currently offer an extra payment incentive., Our PCN supports a population of 50,000 patientsacross Bracknell, Crowthorne, and Sandhurst, operating through threeestablished practices.
We prioritize a welcoming and innovative approach, witha strong emphasis on education, professional development, and holistic patientcare.
Join Our Team as aParamedic Practitioner
We are excited to offer an opportunity for aParamedic Practitioner to join our experienced, enthusiastic clinical team. Inthis role, youll be a valued part of our collaborative environment, benefitingfrom our commitment to ongoing learning and advancement.
Commitment to Growthand Development
Health Triangle PCNvalues the continuous development of our MDT, working closely with the localTraining Hub to provide comprehensive training pathways.
Our practices havestructured support systems in place to facilitate training for paramedics onthe First Contact Practitioner, FCP, and Advanced Clinical Practitioner, ACP, pathways, including :
Advanced assessmenttraining
Prescribing support
Specialized skilldevelopment beyond minor illness
Our trainingpractices also allow team members to develop expertise in areas such asmusculoskeletal medicine, palliative care, dermatology, oncology, and long-termcondition management.
GPs and the MDT offer consistentsupport, fostering a collaborative learning culture across the organization.
Flexible Working andAdditional Opportunities
We support flexibleworking arrangements to promote work-life balance and welcome part-timeapplicants. Additionally, there is the option to participate in enhanced accessclinics, which currently offer an extra payment incentive.
Main Duties andResponsibilities
Clinical
Telephone consultations of on the day patientrequests, to advise on or signpost for self-care, arrange for face-to-faceconsultations to either see themselves, another member of the clinical team,the Nurse Practitioner, a Practice Nurse, HCA, or to arrange a home visit
To prioritise presenting patients health problemsappropriately in urgent or emergency situations, including initiation ofemergency care if required
Assess, examine, diagnose, plan, implement andevaluate holistic treatment / interventions and care for patients presenting withan undifferentiated diagnosis on an acute or minor illness basis
Provide information and advice to patients inrelation to prescribed or over the counter medications, side effects andinteractions.
Support patients to adopt health promotionstrategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-carewhere appropriate.
Interpret test results such as ECGs, urinalysis,basic laboratory reports and plan clinical care accordingly
To liaise with the practice nurse team forappropriate follow up for patients who require wound management or phlebotomy.
To arrange investigations as appropriate withsecondary care or community services when a need is presented
To follow up patients in the short-term to ensurecontinuity of care
Work collaboratively with other health careprofessionals and disciplines.
Provide a supportive role in helping people tomanage and live with illness.
To discuss with the supervising doctor the needs ofpatients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiringtreatment, hospital admission or referral
Undertake home visits within the boundaries ofprofessional qualifications and in accordance with the practice Home VisitPolicy
To ensure that any information or advice provided isevidence based and that knowledge and skills are maintained for safe andeffective practice
Participate in the delivery of the Quality andOutcomes Framework, QOF, and support the practice with clinical trialsincluding audit
Administrativeresponsibilities include :
Participate in the administrative and professionalresponsibilities of the Practice team.
Ensure accurate and legible documentation of allconsultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
Use of IT systems such as Accurx to communicate withpatients
Attend and participate in meetings and peer support / learning as required
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas andconsulting rooms. Supplies and equipment
Maintenance of equipment and stock relating topatient care
To help cover staff holidays and sickness whenrequired
Training and personaldevelopment
Develop and maintain a Professional Portfolio usingnational guidance such as Health Education Englands Specialist / Advanced LevelPractice guidance as structure.
Maintain requirements for ongoing HPC registrationand, if available in the future, national registration with any otherSpecialist / Advanced level directory of staff (HEE).
Training requirements will be monitored by yearlyappraisal and will be in accordance with Practice requirements. Personaldevelopment will be encouraged and supported by the PCN.
Participate in the education and training ofstudents of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the Practicestaff where appropriate
Maintain continued education by attendance atcourses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professionaldevelopment.
If it is necessary to expand the role to includeadditional responsibilities, full training will be given.
Salary is £ to £per hour.
Benefits : Company events
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexitime
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medicalinsurance
Sick pay
Store discount
Funded learningpatheways
Birthday day off
Schedule : Day shift
Day shift
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Overtime