PCN Paramedic

Job summary

Bordesley East Primary Care Network (PCN) would like to recruit aforward thinking and enthusiastic Paramedic to support the practices inexpanding services available to our patients.

The PCN is made up of 5 member GP practices serving over 30,000patients. We offer services ranging from Social Prescribing, Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators and Clinical Pharmacists to make a range of services more accessible to ourpatients.

This is a very exciting opportunity to get involved in makinga real difference within primary care and supporting our patients.

The role will support practices and patients in receiving the right carethe first time around.

Main focus of the job

This role will focus on but will not be limited to:

1. Supporting the PCN to look after the patient population.

2. Working closely with GPs and other primary care professionals withinthe PCN.

3. With support focusing on the delivery of a PCN model toreflect local priorities, health inequalities and population health management.

Main duties of the job

The role of a PCN Paramedic is to

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within Bordesley EastPCN.

Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management whereappropriate, including signposting patients to the organisations socialprescribing service and, where appropriate, other community or voluntary services

Be able to:

Perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope ofpractice and in line with local and national guidance

Perform investigatory procedures as required and undertake thecollection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabsand other samples within their scope of practice and within line of local andnational guidance

Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certainservices (, monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderlypatients)

Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit forthe practice

Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across theMDT, attending and contributing to meetings as required

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate tothe consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentationassociated with patient healthcare and registration with the organisation

Communicate effectively with patients and where appropriate family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their health needs, results, findings and treatment choices.

About us

Bordesley East PCN isa modern and forward-thinking PCN located in the east of Birminghamlooking after over 30,000 patients. Our PCN is committed to providinghigh-quality medical care to our patients, using the latest technologies andinnovative medical practices.

At the PCN practices, we understand the importance of staying up-to-datewith the latest developments in the medical field. That's why we usecutting-edge technology to provide our patients with the best possible care.From online booking and video consultations to electronic prescriptions, westrive to make healthcare as convenient and accessible as possible for ourpatients.

Our team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals isdedicated to providing personalized care to every patient who we see. Webelieve that a patient-centred approach is essential to providing effectivemedical care, which is why we take the time to understand the unique needs ofeach patient and develop a customized treatment plan to meet their specificneeds.

The PCN practices are committed to providing exceptional care toour patients in a warm and welcoming environment. We believe that healthcareshould be accessible to everyone, and we strive to make this a reality throughour commitment to innovation and excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

Degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent.

Have completed or currently engaged on MSc level Advanced Clinical Practice education

Professional registration with HCPC and no current issues under investigation

Driving Licence

Mentoring

CoP Dip. Primary & Urgent Care Exam

Minor illness in Adults and Children

Advanced Life Support

Advanced Paediatric Life Support

Palliative Care

Knowledge

Can demonstrate a broad base of competencies and skills

Knowledge of NICE guidelines

Understanding of legal and ethical issues/responsibilities relating to clinical practice.

Understanding of the Serious Incident Framework

Knowledge of own professional accountability and autonomous practice

Knowledge of the implementation of Care Quality

Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

The paramedic: is educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience; is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); has completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic; has a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic; and is working towards developing masters level or equivalent capability in paramedic areas of practice

Desirable

Independent Non- Medical Prescribing Advanced Life Support Advanced Paediatric Life Support Familiarity with EMIS and Systm One Experience of working within a Primary Care setting

Experience

Essential

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the HCPC and College of Paramedics. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a GP surgery. Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation Keep up to date with current evidence-based practice.

Desirable

Participate in research and utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

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