Paramedic Practitioner

**JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE**: Paramedic Practitioner REPORTS TO: The Partners (Clinically) The Practice Manager (Administratively) HOURS: LOCATION: 28.5 hours per week Fairbrook Medical Centre, Borehamwood, WD6 1PR Monday - Wednesday 8-6.30 and holiday cover. Job summary: The role will provide a Paramedic Practitioner resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Specialist / Advanced Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, management and treatment, to deliver high quality patient services. To assess, manage, treat, refer and/or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. Job responsibilities: Housebound home visit requests Managing and treating patients presenting with minor illness Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP before making such referral Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Work from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families Work as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained Undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways. Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment Communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care Work within local policies and procedures Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service Participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need Actively participate in mentoring and supervision, plus practice-derived CPD opportunities Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by the GPs Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Complete the PCN road map course locally. Time and support will be given. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice.
It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice team where appropriate Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring PREP requirements are met If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training wil