An existing opportunity for Paramedics to work in a multidisciplinary team of GPs and other AHPs in Primary care to triage, diagnose and manage patients with acute as well as long-term conditions. Ideal for someone looking to have more stable shift patterns (within standard weekday working hours), exposure to a variety of clinical work and provide continuity to follow up with patients to support them throughout the care journey.
Main duties of the job
Day to day work is packed with a variety of cases that may require clinical triage, diagnoses and management (subject to scope of practice), home visits, F2F reviews, onward referrals etc.
There are also opportunities to get involved in some public health proactive care including adult vaccinations and long-term condition management clinics.
About us
We're a small group of close-knit surgeries in South East London on a mission to deliver the best healthcare to our patients. We use a multidisciplinary approach bringing together GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Mental Health Nurses and our non-clinical team to deliver an efficient and effective service.
With high levels of patient satisfaction (> 4* on Google at all our sites) and low waiting times, we've been able to grow to over 70,000 patients and we continue to grow at a rapid pace.
We serve our patients across 8 CQC Good rated sites in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, with each site having its own dedicated multidisciplinary team.
As part of Team Penrose, you will be covered by our Vitality Private Health Insurance, you'll have the choice of a NOW or NHS pension and you'll benefit from a comprehensive sick pay scheme after your first year with us.
On top of the employment benefits, we love to have a bit of fun. This year the whole team has gotten involved in a year-long Penrose Cup tournament including a bake-off, a steps challenge, a pub quiz and a fundraising round. We've also enjoyed surprise gifts and taken some proper time to celebrate the summer.
All our team are enthusiastic, friendly and we want to make a real difference to our patients - come and be a part of the team!
Job responsibilities
To coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical responsibility for all patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
To assist in the producing of safeguarding reports and private medical work.
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 surgery, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.
To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or minor injury.
The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their treatment.
The post holder must help the GPs with home visits. Use of own vehicle desirable but not essential. Remuneration for travel to home visits offered.
To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and providing training to others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc / Foundation in Paramedics Science is essential
* Candidate must be registered with HCPC as a Paramedic in the UK
Experience
* Experience of working as a Paramedic in the UK
* Applicants with on the road / ambulance service background may apply
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.
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