Paramedic Practitioner

Marden Medical Centre Paramedic Practitioner Job Description Post Title: Paramedic Practitioner Hours: Hours are negotiable and flexible, full or part-time considered. Salary: Dependant on experience but based on Band 7-8 agenda for change rates Accountable to: The GP Partners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioner Job Summary The post holder will primarily offer paramedic practitioner skills and work collaboratively with GPs and the clinical team within the boundaries of Practice protocols and guidelines. The post holder, acting within their own professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the Practice.

Learning outcomes will be discussed and recorded by the practitioner. Personal development will be encouraged and supported. Training, development needs and performance will be assessed by an annual appraisal. It is the individuals responsibility to meet requirements for continued professional registration, remain up to date with new and guidance, developments and to complete mandatory training.

Attendance at in-house clinical governance and other training meetings will be expected Liaison Work closely with the all clinical and non-clinical members of the Practice Team to promote the smooth running of the Practice Establish and maintain good working relationships with the wider primary health care team, community health workers and secondary care departments Confidentiality All confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other health care workers must be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to the Practice as a business organisation must also be treated as confidential Adherence to the Practice confidentiality and information governance policies is expected at all times. Health and Safety The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at work Act 1974 and should identify risks involved in work activities and undertake activities in a way that manages these risks. There is an expectation that all duties will be carried out in a manner that promotes the principles and practices of infection prevention and control in compliance with national standards and Practice policies.

Equality and Diversity The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures, policy and national legislation