PCN Paramedic

The role is for a paramedic to support primary

care as part of a CHVS team that operates during the working day, Monday to

Friday.

The paramedic will work as part of the CHVS team

but with close collaborative working with other members of the

Multidisciplinary Team and support from GPs.

To work within the community, as an autonomous,

accountable paramedic, visiting housebound and residential care home patients.

To provide holistic care for individuals

including assessment, diagnosis, and management.

To refer and/or signpost patients in their own

home or care home to other allied health professionals.

The post holder will use advanced clinical and

communication skills to provide education to patients, promote self-care and

empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.

Care occasionally may need to be provided in

other settings as required.

Assessing and treating patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed

problems in their own place of residence.

Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and

interpret findings/reports.

Assess, triage and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members

of the primary healthcare team or organise admission if required.

Have knowledge of Long-Term Condition management.

Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of

competence, and to acknowledge limitations.

Advise patients on maintaining health and refer to allied services when a health

promotion need is identified.

Support anticipatory care plans when required.

Communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring an effective

service is delivered.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the

consultation.

Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery

of high-quality patient care.

Work within local policies and procedures.

Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and

appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework.

Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting

own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional

development to meet the needs of the service.

Participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice

change to meet patient need.

Actively participate in mentoring and supervision, plus practice derived CPD

opportunities.

Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work

colleagues.

Take responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and work with

other team members to ensure they are protected.

Norfolk Primary Care Ltd is a Community Interest Company. It was established to:

• Support and strengthen primary care and to promote and assist practices to improve quality by working with and on behalf of primary care in Norfolk.
• Help with challenges identified by practices workload, GP recruitment, sharing best practice.
• Recognise the changing nature of primary care and assist to ensure that the right level of service is provided to address the needs of the local population.
• Provide benefit to patients of primary care, the clinicians and administrators who work in it and practice organisations in Norfolk.
• Work within health systems to provide patient care in innovative and solution-focused ways.
• We offer successful candidates a supportive working environment, competitive salary, excellent working conditions and the benefits of the NHS pension scheme. Other benefits include access to NHS discounts and discounted First Bus travel.

If you are interested in working in an organisation committed to a culture of professionalism, growth, integrity, positivity and kindness then we would love to hear from you.

Essential: - Excellent communication skills; - Demonstrable patient assessment skills.; - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously within own scope of practice, understanding when to refer to GPs.; - UK Driving Licence and own vehicle.

Essential: - Registered paramedic with 5 years post registration experience; - Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC.; - Evidence of relevant CPD.

Desirable: - Non-medical prescriber qualification.

Essential: - Knowledge of general practice related medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology.; - Knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements.; - Knowledge of safeguarding principles.; - Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable: - Ability to use SystmOne clinical system.