Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paramedic Practitioner to join our friendly team at Annandale Medical Centre.
Full / Part time hours considered and salary is competitive.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be an experienced Paramedic Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will support the GPs through holding clinics, triaging and visiting patients within their own home. Under the supervision of the GP, provide general medical care, assessments, evaluation, referral and treatment for patients in clinics and in the community. Previous experience of working in a primary care setting is desired.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing support to GPs and practice team as required
About us
Annandale Medical Centre is a friendly, stable, and cohesive training practice in Potters Bar. We are working from a stunning new purpose-built premises in Potters Bar.
We are a high achieving training practice with happy and hardworking colleagues, looking after a list-size of approximately 7800 patients.
We are committed to providing high quality care to all our patients, with excellent team working and support for our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Paramedic Practitioner. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
1. Provide direct and/or indirect patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness
2. Perform physical examinations and/or preventive health measures to assess and evaluate patient's clinical problems and health care needs
3. Refer patient to other available services to meet needs where appropriate
4. Undertake triage and face to face clinics in partnership with and supervised by a GP
5. Communicate with others regarding patient's status and progress to provide education, guidance, case management and follow-up
6. Undertake home visits, in accordance with practice protocols
7. Undertake daily minor illness / injury clinics and promote primary and secondary prevention with the support of the GPs and other clinicians
8. Accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system
9. Support and contribute when applicable to the development of practice clinical procedures and protocols
10. Carry out clinical audit as appropriate
11. Liaise with other health care professionals when required
12. Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient / practice relationship
13. Take an active role and contribute to practice meetings when applicable
14. Deal with medical emergencies at the surgery
15. Attend all mandatory training sessions or arrange alternatives
16. Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and practice policy and procedures
17. Perform any other tasks within the skills of the post holder
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
18. Primary Care Setting
19. IT: good computer literacy
20. Good telephone manner, clear speech
21. Good record keeping
22. Communication and listening skills
23. Ability to work in a multi- professional team
24. Primary care home visiting
25. Triage
26. Face to face consultation
27. Ability to work under pressure, manage demanding workload (when necessary)
28. Aware of needs of patients, relatives and carers
29. Adhere to confidentiality requirements
30. Ability to cope with patients under extreme stress from both
31. social and clinical circumstances
32. Ability to handle change and unexpected urgent requirements
33. Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable
34. effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
35. Management
36. Audit
37. Research
Qualifications
Essential
38. Relevant educational qualification
39. Health and Care Professions Council Registered Paramedic.
40. Excellent clinical skills evidenced through Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable
41. Experience within medical/surgical/A+E/paediatrics or mental health
42. Current resuscitation certificate
43. Current child protection training
Other
Essential
44. Current Hepatitis B immunity certificate
45. Evidence of having received a complete course of a Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved COVID-19 vaccine
46. Flexible, caring and empathetic
47. Self motivated
48. Professional approach
49. Presentable appearance
50. Reliable, punctual and committed to work
Desirable
51. Emis Trained
52. Docman Trained