Paramedic Practitioner

We are a15,800patient training practice based in the Waldron Health Centre, a modern,spacious facility in the heart of Deptford, North Lewisham. Deptford is adynamic, diverse, culturally rich and rapidly changing neighbourhood withpockets of deprivation alongside new developments. We are situated directlyopposite New Cross station and within walking distance of Deptford DLR,Deptford station and New Cross Gate station.Our practice values kindness,approachability, friendliness and compassion, alongside high standards ofclinical care. Our working environment is supportive and collaborative. We area training practice and have a diverse clinical team including Advanced NursePractitioners and an internal Clinical Pharmacist. We also teach medicalstudents and GP registrars. We very much work as a team and encourage and valueeveryone's contributions, no matter what their level of experience.We have large numbers of students inour population and we have a close link with Goldsmiths University. We arecommitted to healthcare for all and to ensure everyone benefits we make specialefforts to reach out to those patients who society disadvantages. We run adedicated clinic for the homeless, for asylum seekers and a service for drugsand alcohol addiction. Some of our salaried doctors are involved in researchand community advocacy to improve access to health care for marginalisedgroups.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide clinical care within a team consisting of general practitioners, advanced healthcare professionals (ANPs, clinical pharmacist), practice nurses and Healthcare assistants.Patient contact will be mainly via triage, on-call duties and home visitsDuties include, but not limited to home visits, post-discharge reviews and minor illness managementProvide care for presenting patient from initial history taking clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care.You must demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnosis skills for patients within the general practice.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality careAbout usWe have regular staff activities which are full of education, fun, food, dance and parties including:Practice Away DaysChristmas PartiesBowlingAnd other great team building activities.Not only the above; we also offer an excellent Employee Assistance Scheme which includes:Free Eye TestsCycle to work schemeJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for full role and responsibilities.Job Summary:The Paramedic Practitioner (PP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.The post-holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.The Paramedic Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.The post-holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a qualified Paramedic Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate.Job responsibilities:The post holder will provide clinical care within a team consisting of clinical lead, general practitioners, practice nurses and Healthcare assistants.Patient contact will be via patient facing clinics, triage, on-call duties and home visitsDuties include, but not limited to: home visiting service, home visits, post-discharge reviews and "minor illness" managementWork as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based careTriage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.Person SpecificationQualificationsQualified paramedic or specialist paramedic - FDSc or BSc qualified and registered with HPCP or Post registration certificate (Level 3) in first contact careChronic disease management and mental health experienceCompletion of the Stage 1 and stage 2 of Health Education England (HEE) roadmap for Practice map - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/allied-health-professions/enable-workforce/roadmaps-practice-0Accredited training in chronic disease managementNon-Medical Prescribing qualification to undertake the professional role of independent/supplementary non-medical prescribingAbility to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issuesIndependent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skillsExperience of clinical auditsExperienceMinimum of two years experience of working in primary care or similar settingExperience in triageExperience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditionsExperience in triaging and managing minor illness and injuryEvidence of delivering a service which improves quality and outcomes for patientsUp to date knowledge and use of NICE guidelines for diabetes and other relevant national and local guidelines,Experience in audit and research, 5+ years experience of providing leadership to a healthcare service working knowledge of the NHS, principles and valuesRecognises priorities when problem solving, identifies deviations from the normal pattern, is able to refer to seniors or GPsWork effectively independently and as a team player.Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issuesEvidence of service development,Electronic clinical recording systems i.e. EMIS, Experience working in a primary or community care settingExperience of teaching & training Experience of mentoring and coaching for changeTelephone triageChronic Disease ManagementEvidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social carePersonal attributes & abilitiesStrong and inspirational leadershipAbility to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self- disciplined and highly motivatedCommitment to quality and best practiceFlexible and adaptableTeam playerHigh degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibilityAbility to cope with unpredictable situationsConfident in facilitating and challenging othersDemonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is deliveredCommunicationExcellent interpersonal and organisational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question informationAbility to negotiate effectivelyBuild effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidenceClear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiencesEvidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse set of stakeholdersDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£55,000 to £60,000 a yeardepending on experience/and being a prescriber #J-18808-Ljbffr