ParamedicNHS

Job summary

South Reading and Shinfield Group Medical Practice is a long established large GP Practice, rated GOOD in all categories by CQC. The Practice is located across two sites in South Reading. Our friendly, professional and experienced GPs, extended range of HCPs and administrative teams offering a wide range of clinical services.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Paramedic, ideally with experience working in Primary Care but this is not essential.

We are looking for a keen and committed Paramedic with excellent communication skills and clinical knowledge to join our multi-disciplinary general practice team. This post will be an exciting challenge for someone who is highly motivated and keen to develop their clinical and professional skills.

We are looking to utilise paramedic skills for home visits (for housebound patients, those in residential homes and to patients with pre-existing conditions who need treatment), urgent care clinics, treatment provision and triage.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

To practice as a care practitioner and demonstrate advanced clinical competence and knowledge above those associated with conventional nursing roles.

Assess, plan, treat and refer patients appropriately, carrying out consultations in the surgery or the community as an autonomous practitioner.

Using own clinical judgement to diagnose and treat patients either face to face consultation, clinical telephone triage and other mediums.

Making appropriate referrals to primary, secondary and social services care, following practice (and/or locally agreed) pathways and protocols.

To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate relevant diagnostic investigations, using their skills in this area to take the correct course of action.

Understanding local safeguarding referral process and be aware of appropriate referral mechanisms for children and vulnerable adults

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact, including advice given. Records must be accurate and reflect the clinical activity in accordance with NMC guidelines on clinical record keeping.

Minor illness assessment, diagnosis and treatment with access to seek advice, review and onward referral within clinical team.

To develop care plans for patients when required (as developed and supervised with the Partners)

Be involved with continuity of care of our patients, e.g. end of life care, chronic disease management.

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

To practice as an emergency care practitioner and demonstrate advanced clinical competence and knowledge above those associated with conventional nursing roles.

Assess, plan, treat and refer patients appropriately, carrying out consultations in the surgery or the community as an autonomous practitioner.

Using own clinical judgement to diagnose and treat patients either face to face consultation, clinical telephone triage and other mediums.

Making appropriate referrals to primary, secondary and social services care, following practice (and/or locally agreed) pathways and protocols.

Deliver high quality clinical care in a timely manner to patients.

Supply, administer and prescribe medicines as indicated (and appropriate) to address patient need, according to medicines management policy, Patient Group Directions (PGDs), NMC standards or referring to registered GP as necessary.

To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate relevant diagnostic investigations, using their skills in this area to take the correct course of action.

Understanding local safeguarding referral process and be aware of appropriate referral mechanisms for children and vulnerable adults

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact, including advice given. Records must be accurate and reflect the clinical activity in accordance with NMC guidelines on clinical record keeping.

Minor illness assessment, diagnosis and treatment with access to seek advice, review and onward referral within clinical team.

To develop care plans for patients when required (as developed and supervised with the Partners)

Be involved with continuity of care of our patients, e.g. end of life care, chronic disease management.

Ensure practitioner has the appropriate indemnity cover in place.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

To participate in the clinical governance requirements within the Practice.

To practice within the parameters of practice policies, protocols and guidelines.

To participate in quality improvement within the practice as necessary.

Reflect and assess results of own decisions, outcomes and treatment; identify any shortfalls in delivery of patient services and report to relevant management.

Ensure they follow Health and Safety legislation and COSHH regulations, reporting any breaches as necessary.

Awareness of personal responsibilities in maintaining knowledge of PGDs, medicines policy and legislation regarding safe and secure medicines management.

Take part in research and development activities where necessary (as directed by the Lead GP, Partners and/or senior management team).

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING

Maintain clinical knowledge and practice to standards of capabilities and competencies expected of the position of Paramedic Practitioner.

To participate in the ongoing clinical supervision framework and individual professional development for clinicians within the Practice.

Ensure registration and qualifications with the Health and Care Professionals Council is kept up to date.

Be involved in ongoing education within the practice;

Actively participate in annual performance review (with necessary audits), engage in self-appraisal and provide clear objectives and evidence and develop continuous professional development plans.

PROFESSIONAL

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Health and Care Professions Council.

Punctual and professional.

Demonstrate highly effective communication skills with patients, carers, practice colleagues and other healthcare professionals and groups

To lead by action and inspire others; to promote confidence and trust in patients and uphold the reputation and image of the Practice.

ADMINISTRATION

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

Post holder has a legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant information and any risk or safety related issues within the Practice in the interests of staff, patients and contractors.

Aware of their responsibilities under the Health Act 2008 Code of Practice for the Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections.

About us

South Reading and Shinfield Group Medical Practice is a well-established NHS GP surgery in Reading, split across two sites, with approximately 12, 000 registered patients. We are a friendly, supportive, practice that has as a committed multi-professional team. We currently use the EMIS Web clinical system. Our Team aims to provide healthcare with courtesy, care and efficiency, to all patients.