PCN Paramedic

Job summary

The PCN Paramedic will support primary care to deliver patient services as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) across our Practices. This may include Care Homes, Home Visiting, Clinical Working and Patient Caseload Management.

Main duties of the job

Assessing and treating patients in their own place of residence or those attending surgery. Triage and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team and MDT and/or organise admission to hospital if required. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and acknowledges practitioners own limitations Advise patients on maintaining health and wellbeing, and refer to other team members as need arises. Communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring effective service is delivered. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation. Ensure evidence-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care. Work within local policies and procedures. Participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need. Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiently of the team and work colleagues.

About us

Swaffham and Downham Market Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaboration of 7 GP practices caring for a population of approx. 46,000.

We are a friendly team with a number of ARRS roles including wellbeing co-ordinators, social prescribing link workers, mental health practitioners, paramedics and many more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of PCN Paramedic is to support primary care to deliver high quality patient services as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) across our 7 GP practices. This may include Care Home Visiting, clinic working and patient caseload management.

To work within Primary Care as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic providing holistic care for individuals including assessment, diagnosis, management, prescribing and treatment.

To refer and/or signpost patients to other allied professionals as required.

The post holder will use advanced clinical and communication skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care, a health and wellbeing approach to care and empower patients to make informed choices about their treatment.

Care may need to be provided in other settings as the service develops.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

-Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC -BSc or above in Paramedic Science or equivalent degree -MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent -Evidence of relevant CPD -Knowledge of primary and community healthcare -Advanced clinical practice, prescribing and examination skills -Excellent communication skills -Basic IT Skills -Evidence of commitment to own personal and professional development -Ability to manage and prioritise workload -Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team -Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Primary Care Network -Understanding health education/promotion -Understanding of Clinical Governance and its significance and impact upon practice -Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles Personal Requirements UK driving licence, with exclusive access to a vehicle- Home visits are a requirement of this role.

Desirable

Experience or working in a primary or urgent care setting Experience of working in a GP practice MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Knowledge/use of primary care IT software EMIS/S1

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