Paramedic Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paramedic Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic clinical team at Snodland Medical Practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and autonomous practitioner to work in a forward-thinking training practice, providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our clinical team.

1. Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of physical, social, and psychological needs and presenting complaints.
2. Undertake consultations in an appropriate format, taking into account the clinical presentation and patient preference.
3. Undertake telephone triage work and telephone advice calls.
4. Undertake home visits as assessed by the GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
5. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug treatments into a management plan.
6. Undertake appropriate investigations and treatments utilising evidence-based practice/clinical guidelines applying skill, knowledge, and clinical judgement to meet the patient needs.
7. Interpret information using knowledge and judgement to provide appropriate advice when evaluating all aspects of the patient care and treatment plan, according to their holistic needs.
8. Discuss with registered GP if needed, and to make referrals to other professionals in primary and secondary care.
9. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent, or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
10. Support patients to adopt healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
11. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions (as appropriate).
12. Be aware of own limitations and refer to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond their own scope of practice.
13. Obtain consent when undertaking assessments. When discussing implementation of investigation and treatment plans, give alternatives, if appropriate to facilitate patient choice.
14. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and treatment using evidence-based practice, whilst using knowledge and skills to assess further patient needs.
15. According to current legislation and practice policy undertake independent, non-medical prescribing if relevant.
16. Maintain accurate patient records, both written and electronic, in accordance with local and national professional policies and guidelines.
17. Ensure that all practice within the clinical area complies with practice policies and procedures.
18. Practice in accordance with the professional and legal framework for advanced clinical practice and that of their registered professional body.
19. Where issues of clinical competence are identified, work with their supervisor to address them.
20. Contribute to the resolution, investigation, and follow action of any informal or formal complaints.
21. Maintain a professional portfolio of evidence for personal and professional development.
22. Act as a clinical role model.
23. Practice in a confident, competent professional manner.
24. Ensure dignity, privacy, cultural, and religious beliefs are always respected.
25. Be aware of statutory guidance for vulnerable and/or abused children or adults.

Essential

• Part-time role of 28 hours a week, but this is negotiable.