Paramedic

3 weeks ago

Salisbury, United Kingdom Salisbury Medical Practice Full time

Job summary

Are you a Paramedic with at least 5 years post registration experience who is looking to broaden their horizons and join a Primary Care team or are you already in Primary Care and looking for a new environment to challenge your already experienced skillset? If so, we are looking to recruit a Paramedic to join our friendly and well-established Medical Practice in Salisbury.

Main duties of the job

The Paramedic will be a part of our urgent care team and will be responsible for face-to-face appointment, home visits and assisting with telephone triage to clinically examine, diagnose and treat patients presenting with illness / injury.

We are looking for someone who is educated to degree / diploma level in Paramedicine, is currently registered with the HCPC and has a full, clean UK driving licence. The successful candidate will need to have completed a 2 year consolidation of learning period as a newly qualified Paramedic and will have completed a further 3 years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) Paramedic.

The successful candidate will have the ability to liaise with staff at all levels, have a compassionate, caring and friendly nature and have a flexible approach to demand. A strong commitment to personal and professional development and teamwork are essential for this role.

About us

This is a permanent position either full time or part time, hours can be discussed at interview. We offer 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), a competitive salary and the chance to join or continue on in the NHS Pension Scheme. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be registered with the HCPC.

The deadline for receiving application is Friday 6th December 2024. Please send completed application forms to or post them into our Fisherton House site. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us by email:

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Paramedic will act as an autonomous practitioner who is able to work independently and in conjunction with other members of the urgent care team attending to patients.

The Paramedic will diagnose and treat patients presenting with illness/injury and will see and advise patients in respect of their continuing medical needs, whether that be at their homes or at the Practice.

The post holder will be an experienced caring Paramedic who can demonstrate competent clinical skills whilst working within their professional boundaries.

To assess, triage, diagnose and treat patients face to face and via telephone accordingly, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams. To request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, explaining medical problems during surgery consultations. When qualified as an independent prescriber, to review and prescribe medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice. To ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations, embarking upon further training if required. To ensure patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times. Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

Clinical computer systems SystmOne (TPP), Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries QOF, Enhanced Services and national standards that inform practice (NSF, NICE Guidelines)

Qualities

Essential

Compassionate & empathetic, Friendly & approachable, Fast learner, Self-motivated with a proactive approach, Adaptable to change, Flexible approach to demand, Caring & polite disposition, Calm & professional disposition, Open to feedback and willing to learn and develop

Qualifications

Essential

Paramedic Science degree (or equivalent), Registered with the HCPC, Full clean UK driving licence, Completed first contact practitioner (FCP) training, or be willing to complete the training as a requirement for this position, Qualified, registered independent non-medical prescriber, or be willing to attend a training course (travel may be required)

Desirable

Training / education qualification

Experience

Essential

Has completed a 2 year consolidation of learning period as a newly qualified Paramedic, Has a further 3 years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) Paramedic, Autonomous practitioner who can work independently and in partnership with other healthcare professionals, Experience of minor illness or acute care management, Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Desirable

Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care, Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF), Experience in training and education

Skills

Essential

Completed all aspects of the application form with no spelling mistakes or errors, Competent and confident in using IT & computers, Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own work, Sound ability to make clinical decisions, Good problem solving and decision-making skills, Ability to manage workload effectively

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