PCN Paramedic

Job summary

Working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), the job holder will play a key role inthe development of Primary Care Networks indeliveringenhanced care at GP practice level.

As aPrimary Care Paramedic, the job holders primary role will betowork autonomously, to provide first point of contact for patients presentingwithundiagnosed problems relating to minor illness or injuryusing their existing enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills.

Main duties of the job

ThePrimary Care Paramedicfunction will support PCN GPs by making urgent visits to patients, initiate appropriate care and effective treatment to patients in a pre-hospital environment, selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely and (within the scope of their role) support the progression of care plans of patients with long term medical conditions, working to improve the health and wellbeing of the patients within Ketts Oak PCN.

About us

Primary Care Network

Ketts Oak Primary Care Network is a collaboration of the following practices providing enhanced health care for over 65,000 patients in South Norfolk.

East Harling & Kenninghall Medical Practice Hingham Surgery Humbleyard Practice Windmill Surgery Wymondham Medical PartnershipMission statement

To support the resilience of its member practices and promote high quality patient care and supportive workplaces.

Values Good quality healthcare for every person Respectful and collaborative relationships with practices, patients and partner organisations Transparency with partners and patients Valuing and supporting our clinical and non-clinical colleagues Supporting education and career progression of our workforce Promoting effective inductions and welcoming colleagues into practice teams and the PCN Efficient use of resources Promoting equality and valuing diversity Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals to other members of the PCN team

Required to use their own car for transport/ patient home visiting.

Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.

Be ableto:

Perform specialist health checks andreviews.

Perform and interpretECGs; alongside other results as appropriate.

Perform investigatory procedures as required.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs,etc.

Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by GPs and the wider PCN.

Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain community services ( monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients living in shelteredhousing).

Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day home visits for the PCN andundertake clinicalaudits.

Communicate at all levels across PCNs and other organizations, ensuring effective, patient-centred service.

Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings asrequired.

Collaborate with other members of the PCN including doctors, nurses and other AHPs, accepting referrals and referring to them for specialist care.

Maintainaccurateandcontemporaneoushealthrecordsappropriateto the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.

Prescribe, issue and review medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local carepathways. This will be done in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics. Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11. Has completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic

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