Paramedic Practitioner

Clinical Practice Following agreed clinical protocols in conjunction with the nursing team and referral to GPs as appropriate. Assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis through obtaining a clinical history and through a clinical examination; both at the practice and the patients home. Diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with undifferentiated health care needs. Initiate appropriate care plans, including requesting necessary investigations, onward referral to other health care professionals and agencies, and follow up consultations for review of effectiveness.
Use decision making skills and clinical reasoning to formulate a plan of care. Prescribe medication (where qualified) appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local guidelines within the practitioner experience, knowledge and professional boundaries and competence. Work autonomously and collaboratively with other members of the MDT Undertake telephone triage and telephone consultations. Recognise emergency clinical situations, and act appropriately to seek assistance.
Deliver key elements of public health, health protection and promotion programmes as required that improve health and reduce inequalities. Be a clinical resource for patients, and the practice clinical team, supporting developing knowledge and systems to improve health to the practice population and local community. Responsibilities: Be effective in the development and clinical effectiveness of our urgent care service. Prioritise own workload, and act promptly and effectively to meet the regular unpredictable situations thatmay occur within the role.
Demonstrating flexibility including frequent interruptions and multi-tasking. Work closely with duty and on call teams, promptly responding to team priorities. Lead by example and action in relation to behaviour, attitudes, conduct and appearance. Report and investigate untoward incidents.
Work in close partnership with colleagues and external agencies, to develop care management plans and improve health outcomes. Maintain contemporary practice in care provision. Establish and monitor own practice, identifying auditable outcomes with the leadership team. Maintain accurate patient records and enter onto SystmOne using agreed Read Codes.
Maintain data collection systems and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects. Maintain QOF targets. Initiate audit cycles for clinical care systems to improve clinical effectiveness and resource efficiency. Contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans.
Work towards further improvement and development of patient services. Professional Responsibilities Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Recognise professional and statutory responsibilities in the reporting of safeguarding and Prevent concerns. Ensure appropriate measures are in place to protect self, other staff and patients in minimising and dealing with exposure to patient or environmental risk e.g.
infectious diseases, harmful substances. Raise unmet needs and service shortfalls with the Practice Manager and Operations Manager and provide constructive ways clinical services can be maintained and improved. Provide and assist in the education and training for new team members and healthcare students, acting as a mentor/ practice facilitator where appropriate. Support team members to meet ongoing training and professional development requirements.
Participate in annual appraisal. Be proficient with IT systems, accurate record keeping, and report compilation. Maintain own continuous professional development and ensure mandatory training and personal development plan is kept up to date in line with the requirements of the Practice. Maintain own registration with the NMC and the revalidation process.
Practice within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to the NMC Code and local policies and procedures. Attend and participate in staff and Partners meetings as required. Supplies and equipment Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care Escalating issues with stock control and faulty items to the Operations Manager Meetings It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various Practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave.
Demonstrate and maintain adequate knowledge and compliance with all aspects of health and safety at work and COSHH. Maintain patient records of Clinic attendance and services provided. Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will b