Paramedic Practitioner

They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN. They will assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team. They will advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to the PCN’s social prescribing service, and where appropriate, other community or voluntary services. They will be able to: perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in line with local and national guidance perform and interpret ECGs perform investigatory procedures as required, and undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, and other samples within their scope of practice, and within line of local and national guidance.

They will support the delivery of ‘anticipatory care plans’ and lead certain services (e.g. monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients). They will provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit for the network. They will communicate at all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, person-centred service is delivered.

They will communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required. They will maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Communicate effectively with patients, and where appropriate family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their physical health needs, results, findings, and treatment choices. General Ensure that all activities are monitored and evaluated.

Attend internal meetings as required. Work in accordance with PCN policies, including the equal opportunities policy and practice. Attend any training courses and supervision sessions as required. Work with due regard to the PCN Health and Safety Policy, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with issued guidelines.

Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time. To take part in the COVID vaccination programme as required.