Paramedic

Job summary

We are a great GeneralPractice team looking for a great paramedic to join us. We embrace modernmodels of General Practice and have found the expanded multi-disciplinaryGeneral Practice team to be of huge benefit to all those working within theteam and patients accessing care from us. We wish to build on this and haveanother paramedic work with us.

Main duties of the job

Assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting withminor illness, both face to face and via telephone

Use clinical information to provide appropriatetreatment and/or make a necessary referral

Assess and manage minor injuries

Undertake home visits

The role could be full or part time with potentialto support paramedics wishing to develop their skills.

About us

The RedHouse Group is based over 3 sites, with our main site in Radlett. We have abroad multi-disciplinary team made up of GPs, practice nurses, ANPs, HCAs,paramedics, clinical pharmacists, physios and social prescribers. Wepride ourselves on being a supportive practice with an open door policy amongststaff to discuss complex issues and prioritise sharing a cup of tea together.We also have regular socials which are a lot of fun.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To assess, diagnose and treat patients with minor illness within the Practice or patients homes. To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral. To undertake and interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care, whilst distinguishing between abnormal and normal findings. To use broad clinical guidelines (NICE etc.) relating them to individual cases To refer to other members of the healthcare team if needed Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives and agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience

Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic

Evidence of continued professional development level 7 capability

Hold a full UK driving license

Desirable

Post-graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment, either adult or paediatric

Hold or working towards a non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic

Experienced in a dealing with a range of clinical conditions

Desirable

Experience of working in a primary care setting

Other requirements

Essential

Disclosure barring Service (DBS) check

Access to own transport and able to travel within the practice area when needed to visit people in their own home

Desirable

Knowledge of IT systems including EMIS and Accurex

Experience of working within a Primary Care setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic Evidence of continued professional development level 7 capability

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