Job summary: 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, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services both in the patients homes and at the surgery. 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 must own vehicle for home visits with expensed remunerated in overall financial package. Job responsibilities: Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the named GP before making such referral. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate. To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered. To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation. To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services: