Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Job summary To provide a specialist Advanced Paramedic 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, Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions 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 The post holder must own a vehicle for home visits, for which expenses will be remunerated. Job responsibilities Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness: Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, including referral to other healthcare services according to practice protocols 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 and in line with relevant protocols Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families. Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained. To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate If a prescriber, to prescribe medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways. If not a prescriber, to liaise with a GP/prescriber as appropriate To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered. To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.

Ensure evidence-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care Work with local policies and procedures 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 implementation plans and practice change in order to meet patient need Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues Work in partnership with other APP/GP for local residential nursing home.Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures: Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs within competences.Administration and professional responsibilities: Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team 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 updated Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice manager 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 Restocking and maintenance of practice emergency equipment, and your own clinical areas.Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. 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 staff 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 will be given Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan Keep up to date with statutory / mandatory training in line with Didcot Health Centre and NHS guidelines.