We provide high quality care and support to our patients and are looking for a Paramedic to join our friendly and experienced team.
Main duties of the job
This role will ideally be suited to an experienced Paramedic, and hold a valid HCPC registration and either completed or working towards FCP (First Contact Practitioner) with a proven background in delivering advanced level patient-centered care within a primary care setting. Though we will consider applicants who are considering a move into primary care, who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to our patients and becoming an integral part of our experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, complete home visits on behalf of the GPs and manage minor ailment and vaccination clinics.
Work alongside the medical team, to provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.
To provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs.
To undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols. To refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate.
Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.
Perform investigatory procedures as required. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by GPs.
Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required and accepting referrals and referring to specialist services where appropriate.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and or interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs within the clinical and domiciliary setting.
About us
We have 5 GP partners, 3 salaried, Pharmacist, a full team of practice nurses, HCA's, a Mental health nurse, First Contact Physiotherapists. We also have an extensive practice support team consisting of receptionists, administrators, medical secretaries and our management team.
The practice is based in Lenham close to Maidstone with good road connections from M20, with a practice list size of approx 10,200 registered patients.
The practice is an accredited training practice for student GPs and Medical students.
We are part of a strong primary care network, delivering improved access, high achieving QOF and enhanced services, rated GOOD by the CQC.
A full driving license will be required for home visits.
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits), providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
* Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health.
* Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinically based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
* Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required.
* Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment during home visits.
* Collect pathology specimens as required.
* Maintain accurate clinical records in line with extant legislation. Ensure that read codes are used effectively.
* Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary.
* Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes.
* Chaperone patients where necessary.
* Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
* Act as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies.
* Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
* Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice).
* Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.).
* Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times.
* Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.
* Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the paramedic practitioner may be requested to:
* Support the practice audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary.
* Support junior members of the team, providing guidance when necessary.
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
* Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
* Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate.
* Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events, applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in own Personal Development Plan (PDP).
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience working in General Practice an advantage.
Qualifications
* HCPC Registration.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr