Current jobs related to Advanced Paramedic Practitioner - Truro, Cornwall - Kernow Health CIC


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    Job Description:Key Responsibilities:The successful candidate will work as an advanced paramedic practitioner, providing high-quality care to patients in urgent care settings. This role will involve assessing and managing patients with a range of acute, non-acute, and chronic medical conditions.Main Duties:Act as an advanced paramedic practitioner,...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and manage patients presenting with a range of acute,...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our team at Kernow Health CIC. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in our urgent care settings.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our team at Kernow Health CIC. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in our urgent care settings.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our clinical team at Kernow Health CIC. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our clinical team.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our clinical team at Kernow Health CIC. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our clinical team.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a range of acute,...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a range of acute,...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a range of acute,...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a range of acute,...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a range of acute,...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    About the RoleKernow Health CIC is seeking an experienced Advanced Paramedic to join our clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    Job SummaryKernow Health CIC is seeking a skilled Advanced Paramedic to join its clinical team in Cornwall. As a key member of the Integrated Urgent Care Service, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.Main ResponsibilitiesAct as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Bright Leaf Recruitment Full time

    Join a dynamic team of 4 experienced vets and take advantage of mentorship opportunities from an advanced surgical practitioner. Pursue your interests with supported certifications and enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, including endoscopy, ultrasound, and electrosurgery. As a registered RCVS member or eligible to register, you'll thrive in this supportive...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Everpool Recruitment Full time £39,500

    Disability Assessor Job OpportunityEverpool Recruitment is seeking a skilled Healthcare Professional to fill the role of Disability Assessor. As a Disability Assessor, you will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments of individuals' abilities and providing accurate, evidence-based reports to support their claims.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

2 months ago


Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time
Job Description

About Kernow Health CIC

Kernow Health CIC is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in Cornwall. We are committed to innovation, best practice, and staff welfare, and we are seeking a skilled Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our team.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team in the Integrated Urgent Care Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, working autonomously, and contributing to the development of our clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as an advanced paramedic practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing and paramedic roles.
  • Clinically examine, assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate the efficacy of treatment/interventions for patients presenting with a range of acute, non-acute, and chronic medical conditions in the urgent care setting.
  • Assess clinical conditions and supply medicines using a suite of patient group directions, prescribing, and utilization of other agreed guidelines to initiate or support the management of patients in the urgent care setting.
  • Rapidly recognize deteriorating patients who require emergency intervention and arrange appropriate treatment accordingly.
  • Assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of urgent care involving all relevant stakeholders, including health and social care organizations.
  • Deliver evidence-based, contemporary clinical practice by utilizing applied knowledge of clinical audit, critical appraisal of research, research methodology, ethical review, and research governance.
  • Undertake assessment of patients within the community and those attending treatment centers, using appropriate diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.

Organizational Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all Kernow Health CIC/NHS Cornwall 111 policies, procedures, and guidelines, which are on the organizational intranet.
  • Report any incidents of safety breaches, including but not limited to accidents, complaints, and defects in equipment.
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to self-development, including a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
  • Troubleshoot simple computer problems and initiate repair or recovery.
  • Complete all paperwork and maintain administrative systems appropriate to Company needs.
  • Provide assistance to colleagues, ensuring smooth operations and providing effective responses to both individual and group needs.
  • Regularly check the rota website and carry out duties and shift patterns as agreed and detailed by the rota team.
  • Undertake all mandatory and statutory training, and other training as required by the organization and/or Line Manager.
  • Attend staff meetings, check emails regularly, and read all communications from the organization to keep up to date with operational practices.
  • Wear identification badges when on duty carrying out duties on behalf of the organization.
  • Where supplied, wear the organizational uniform when undertaking duties on behalf of the organization. Where uniform is not supplied, adhere to the organizational Dress Code.
  • Be conversant with local and organizational regulations and Health and Safety responsibilities.
  • The post holder must maintain a safe environment, taking care to avoid injuries and assist the Company in meeting statutory requirements.
  • To conform to and actively commit to and promote Cornwall 111 Kernow Health CIC Customer Service Standards both with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Apply infection control measures within the organization according to local and national guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Abide by the NHS Code of Conduct.
  • Comply with the Duty of Candour.

Communication

  • Utilize and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
  • Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clinicians and operational staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognizing the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating.
  • Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
  • Maintain effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders.
  • Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognizing any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Leadership, Personal and People Development

  • Take responsibility for own learning and performance, including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.
  • Support staff development to maximize potential.
  • Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.
  • Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.
  • Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant areas of work.
  • Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility.
  • Work with senior clinical and management teams to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality, and skill mix is available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and recruitment processes are effective, and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes.
  • Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols, and standards.
  • Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process.
  • To attend and be proactively involved in professional meetings at base and corporately.
  • Take the lead and develop a special interest within certain areas to allow the sharing of clinical knowledge and expertise.

Learning and Development

  • Undertake mentorship where appropriate.
  • Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments, e.g., courses and conferences.
  • Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.
  • Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families, and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Person Specification

Experience

  • 5 years post-registration experience.
  • Experience of specialist level working in urgent care settings (e.g., primary care, MIU, UCC, WIC, ED).
  • Evidence of continuing professional development, last revalidation portfolio.
  • Willingness to undertake training as required.

Desirable

  • Able to develop and support all grades of staff and deliver specialist training.
  • 1 year's experience as a prescriber.

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to prioritize and manage own workload.
  • Able to organize own learning and development.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to perform effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care.
  • Able to present information to professional groups.
  • Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment/documentation.
  • Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
  • Able to undertake patient manual handling maneuvers and non-patient manual handling maneuvers.

Qualifications

  • HCPC registration.
  • Educated to Masters level or equivalent.
  • University qualification in autonomous practice/clinical skills (e.g., BSc Hons Urgent or Emergency Care, Healthcare).

Desirable

  • Dip UMC.
  • RCGP Specialist Practice Cert.
  • Educated to Masters level.
  • Accredited via the ACP frameworks.

Additional Requirements

  • DBS check satisfactory to the organization.
  • OH clearance.
  • Post-holder must comply with professional code of conduct and/or code of conduct for NHS managers where applicable.
  • Able and willing to travel and attend local, regional, and national meetings.
  • Flexibility around working times and commitments.
  • Able to travel to sites as required for the role.