Primary Care Paramedic- South London

Job summary

An excisting opportunity for Paramedics to work in multidisciplinary team of GPs and other AHPs in Primary care to triage, diagnose and manage patients with acute as well as long-term conditions. Ideal for someone looking to have more stable shift patterns (within standard weekday working hours), exposure to variety of clinical work and provide continuity to followup with patients to support them throughout the care journey.

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Main duties of the job

Day to day work is packed with a variety of cases that may require clinical triage, diagnoses and management (subject to scope of practice) home visits, F2F reviews, onward referrals etc.

There are also opportunities to get involved in some public health proactive care including adult vaccinations and Long term condition management clinics.

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About us

We're asmall group of close-knit surgeries in South East London on a mission todeliver the best healthcare to our patients. We use a multidisciplinaryapproach bringing together GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists, Paramedics, MentalHealth Nurses and our non-clinical team to deliver an efficient and effectiveservice

With highlevels of patient satisfaction (> 4* on Google at all our sites) and lowwaiting times, weve been able to grow to over 70,000 patients and we continueto grow at a rapid pace.

We serveour patients across 8 CQC Good rated sites in Lambeth, Southwark andLewisham, with each site having its own dedicated multidisciplinary team.

As part ofTeam Penrose, you will be covered by our Vitality Private Health Insurance,youll have the choice of a NOW or NHS pension and youll benefit from acomprehensive sick pay scheme after your first year with us.

On top ofthe employment benefits, we love to have a bit of fun. This year the whole teamhas gotten involved in a year-long Penrose Cup tournament including a bake-off,a steps challenge, a pub quiz and a fundraising round. We've also enjoyedsurprise gifts and taken some proper time to celebrate the summer (see below).

Have awatch of our group-wide Summer Social Aftermovie

Allour team are enthusiastic, friendly and we want to make a real difference toour patients come and be a part of the team

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical responsibility for all patients who haverequested an urgent appointment.

To assist in the producing of safeguarding reports and private medical work.

The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals andservice users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.

To work within the surgery, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision ofa holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliverquality patient services.

To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend the surgerywith undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.

The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and serviceusers, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about theirtreatment.

The post holder must help the GPs with home visits. Use of own vehicle desirable but notessential. Remuneration for travel to home visits offered.

To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained anddetermined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medicalreports, safeguarding, and providing training to others.Job responsibilities:Clinical :

Constant overview of triage list, action appointments appropriately. Ensuring all patients receive a safe outcome through the use of triage, bookedappointments and home visits where appropriate.

Taking responsibility for the call queue during triage, ensuring that further staff are draftedto respond to demands by liaising with the reception manager.

Working with the management team to ensure the adequate staffing of triage and todiscuss any new trends.

Ensuring that all calls are triaged within scope of competency and that assistance is alwayssought from a senior clinician where necessary.

Ensure the coordination of any ambulances required, that patient is kept informed and thatreference numbers are recorded on notes.

Responsibility for closing triage at an appropriate time, ensuring all reception staff areaware and that patients are provided with safe alternatives ( UTC and/or Duty Doctor).

To document patients consultations on the clinical system as per standard protocol and usereferral templates for onward referrals.Incident Reporting:

To assist the partners with investigating untoward incidents or near misses in accordancewith the internal Significant Events SOP.

To check the incident tracker on a weekly basis, ensuring it is up to date and any requiredaction is taken.Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness:

Triage (in person and on phone) and treat patients wishing to see a health careprofessional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health careteam.

Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the GPor duty doctor 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 membersof the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.

To work from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring forpatients and families.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council.Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.

To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending thesurgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.

Discuss medications with GP or duty doctor on-call as appropriate following policy, patientgroup directives and local pathways.

To administer injections (but not limited to) flu vaccines. Always within scope ofcompetency and practice. Training for this can be provided if required.

To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer reviewand 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 evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery ofhigh quality patient care.

Works with local policies and procedures.

Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting ownknowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional developmentin order to meet the needs of the service. To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice changein order to meet patient need.

Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.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 thepatients notes.

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded andamended.

Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems tothe practice administrator.

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare and registration with the practice.

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hocreports 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 withpractice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by thepractice. 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 ofall members of the practice staff where appropriate. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed usefulor necessary for professional development, ensuring PREP requirements are met.

If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will begiven.

Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc / Foundation in Paramedics Science is essential Candidate must be registered with HCPC as a Paramedic in the UK

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a Paramedic in the UK Applicants with on the road / ambulance service background may apply

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