Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

7 days ago

Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

About the Role

Kernow 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 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 efficacy of treatment/interventions for all 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 utilisation of other agreed guidelines to initiate or support the management of patients in the urgent care setting.
  • Rapidly recognise 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 organisations.
  • Deliver evidence-based, contemporary clinical practice by utilising applied knowledge of clinical audit, critical appraisal of research, research methodology, ethical review and research governance.

Organisational Responsibilities

  • Unless there is a locally agreed operational process, the post holder will be expected to adhere to all Kernow Health CIC/NHS Cornwall 111 policies, procedures and guidelines which are on the organisational intranet.
  • To report any incidences 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 to provide 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 organisation and or Line Manager.
  • Attend staff meetings, check emails regularly and read all communications from the organisation in order to keep up to date with operational practices.
  • Wear identification badges when on duty carrying out duties on behalf of the organisation.
  • Where supplied, wear the organisational uniform when undertaking duties on behalf of the organisation. Where uniform is not supplied, adhere to the organisational Dress Code.
  • Be conversant with local and organisational 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 organisation according to local and national guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Abide by the NHS Code of Conduct
  • Comply with the Duty of Candour

Communication

  • Utilise 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 co-ordinated service.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising 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 organisation and with external stakeholders.
  • Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising 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 in order to maximise 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.

Person Specification

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

Additional Requirements

  • DBS check satisfactory to the organisation
  • 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

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