Pcn Paramedic

Working closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and take direction from them as to the needs of the service. To support the PCN GP practices with home visiting workload. To work as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating treatment as appropriate. To visit patients either in their own home or in a care home environment.

To proactively manage housebound / care home patients to increase the quality of care provided to this vulnerable group of patients. To assess, diagnose and treat undiagnosed and diagnosed conditions for patients within a primary care setting. To utilise telephone triage for all home visit requests where appropriate To collaborate with GPs, nursing staff and non-clinical support staff. Use their individual skill and experience in order to make a positive contribution to the organisation.

To develop innovative concepts, models, methods and practices which deliver new and improved primary care services to meet the changing needs of primary care. To trial and adopt new working methods designed to manage the increasing demand in primary care. To provide education and training to other staff and students as appropriate and to take a lead role in encouraging teamwork and sharing best practice. To undertake audit and research if and when required.

To promote healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention in particular to housebound patients.