Tiptree Medical Practice pride ourselves on being relaxed, family-friendly team, who offer flexible working patterns and a supportive culture. We are pleased to have an exciting opportunity for a paramedic to join our practice on a part-time basis for 25 hours per week. You will be required to provide a high-quality service to the patients of the practice, diagnosing and treating, working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by the GPs. We do not have any nursing home commitments and have a wonderful ANP who manages our patients’ palliative care needs and home visits. Duties include: Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with acute medical and minor illness. Communicating to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs. Ensuring clinical practice is safe and effective. Advising patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary healthcare team. Undertaking the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Participating in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate. About the Candidate The post holder must be have the following qualifications, skills and experience; HCPC registered paramedic with experience of working within primary care. Demonstrate continued professional development and professionalism. Level 7 qualification in Clinical Assessment. Experience of providing multi-skilled healthcare and clinical treatment and be able to work with patients and members of the public. Experience of working on clinical systems and be able to enter and use patient date efficiently, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to liaise and communicate with clinical and administrative staff within the practice and partnership. About Us Tiptree Medical Practice are a friendly, busy and innovative GMS practice in north-east Essex where work-life balance is not just a buzzword. The team comprise of two friendly, supportive partners and 6 salaried GPs. We have an excellent nursing team with specialist skills in diabetes, asthma and COPD, 4 advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs), 5 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 1 associate practitioner, 2 clinical pharmacists and 1 pharmacy technician. We are a semi-rural practice of approximately 12,000 patients in Tiptree, North-East Essex, the jam-making capital of the universe. We are in an ideal location close to England’s oldest town, Colchester, with nearby rail links direct to London and easy access to the beautiful east coast and constable country. We are a founding practice of the COLTE Partnership – forming an 8 practice super-partnership covering 80,000 patients (www.coltepartnership.co.uk). This allows us to benefit from economies of scale and the mutual safeguarding of primary care. In summary, we comprise: A modern purpose-built building in the centre of the village High QOF achievement ‘Good’ CQC rating Educational events and in-house clinical meetings For any enquiries or an informal practice visit please contact: Annette Bloomfield (practice manager) on 01621 814080 or email [email protected]. Equally, feel free to contact Mark Roberts (GP partner) at [email protected]. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.