Paramedic Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner
Fairbrook Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner to join our forward-thinking, patient-focused team based in Borehamwood, providing high-quality care to around 15,000 patients.
We are interested in candidates who are already fully functioning paramedics looking for an opportunity to broaden their horizons, gain more autonomy, and take on more clinical responsibility.
Successful applicants will play a large role within the surgery with a specific focus on reducing the workload of our General Practitioners by undertaking daily home visits, as well as assessing and consulting with patients on a day-to-day basis.
We have a paramedic working 2 days who is fully supported by the clinical team. We are looking for the other 3 days to replace a paramedic who is leaving. This set up has worked wonderfully having paramedic (or Nurse Practitioner) cover 5 days a week with direct access when needed to a GP and work under the supervision of the GP.
Main Duties of the Job
You will need to be a registered Paramedic with a relevant degree - educated to BSc, post-graduate Cert or Diploma level and would have had a minimum of three years post-registration with demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills or a Nurse Practitioner with relevant experience.
Experience in a primary care setting is desirable; however, induction and training in a primary care setting will be given.
A prescribing paramedic or prescribing nurse practitioner would also be desirable.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to work with 1 Medical Centre in a great young team and develop care pathways for our Fairbrook patients.
The successful candidate will join our energetic, positive team of 6 GP partners, 4 salaried GPs, 1 Paramedic working 2 days, 1 prescribing Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 prescribing Clinical Pharmacists, 2 practice nurses (1 prescribing) and our Health Care Assistants. We are looking forward to adding a Paramedic Monday to Wednesday to join our stable team that has a good sense of humour to enhance our Fairbrook Family.
Job Responsibilities
The role will provide a Paramedic Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner 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, Specialist / Advanced Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, management and treatment, to deliver high-quality patient services.
To assess, manage, treat, refer and/or signpost patients/service users who attend 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 service users, promoting self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their treatment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
* Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
* Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
* Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 11
* Full UK driving license
Experience
* Knowledge in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience
* Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems
* Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes and evaluate care plans
* Mentorship or supervisory skills training
* Awareness of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues
* Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
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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