Paramedic Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Paramedic to join our existing home visiting team. As part of this team you will work closely with our Acute Care Team that is GP Led, providing a home visiting service. You will also work closely with our Nursing and Residential Care homes, making regular visits and supporting the patients and staff with medical services.

Ideally you will have some knowledge and experience of primary care and be confident in carrying out clinical assessments. You should be a First contact practitioner or currently working towards this qualification.

If you would like to talk to us about the role or make an informal visit please contact us.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients presenting with acuteillness or for review of chronic disease conditions.

Undertake home visits for acute illnessor chronic disease management.

Diagnose, plan, implement and evaluatetreatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with anundifferentiated diagnosis.

Clinically examine and assess patientneeds from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinicalcare accordingly.

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement andevaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.

Proactively identify, diagnose andmanage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate.

Diagnose and manage both acute andchronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methodsinto a management plan.

Initiate treatment plans ensuringpatients received timely treatment.

About us

Hereford Medical group is a large General Practice looking after 50,000 patients in and around the city of Hereford.

We are people focused organisation, and care about not only our patients but our staff, encouraging a supportive environment and potential for progression.

We offer transferable terms and conditions with the NHS, offer the NHS pension and have our own Occupational Health Service.

We aim to provide high quality and compassionate care to our patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the job role and requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified paramedic Registered with the HCPC First Contact Practitioner (or currently working towards) Safeguarding Training Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

Non-medical prescribing qualification or willing to complete

Experience

Essential

5 years post registration Experience of palliative care in the community Experience of working with care Homes Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of working in a primary care environment

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