Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Fordley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle expenses reimbursed

Training and workforce development

Work/life balance support

Job summary

Fenland Primary Care Network is recruiting an Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Paramedic to work across its four member practices, including home visits and surgery clinics. The post involves assessing, diagnosing and treating patients, with prescribing and referrals as part of the role.

Independent prescribing and primary care experience are required. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, using your own vehicle for visits and contributing to high-quality patient care in the community

Qualifications

• Independent prescribing qualification (V300)
• Current UK professional registration
• Demonstrable experience of primary care
• Experience of facilitating change to improve clinical practice or audit

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in surgery clinics and home visits.
• Provide autonomous, accountable care including timely interventions and resuscitation when needed.
• Prescribe and issue medications under policy and local pathways within competence.
• Make referrals to primary, community, hospital or social care teams as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate health records and participate in MDT meetings.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Primary care experience

Autonomous practice

Clinical governance

Job description

Fenland Primary Care Network is recruiting an Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Paramedic, funded through the additional roles reimbursement scheme, to work across its four member practices. The post centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating patients through surgery clinics and home visits, including minor illness and injury, with prescribing and referrals as part of the role. It stands out for its mix of in-surgery and home-based work, with the post holder using their own vehicle for visits and working within the PCN's multidisciplinary teams. Independent prescribing and primary care experience are required.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in surgery clinics and home visits, in line with clinical guidelines, examining body systems and interpreting test results
• Work as an autonomous, accountable paramedic practitioner, providing holistic care and timely interventions including resuscitation to prevent deterioration
• Assess, diagnose, treat, refer, signpost or educate patients with undifferentiated minor illness or injury, and advise on general health and minor ailments
• Follow up patients in the short term and after discharge or a 999 call to ensure continuity and reduce unnecessary admissions or readmissions
• Prescribe and issue medications under national policy, patient group directives and local pathways, within own competence
• Make referrals with the referring or duty clinician to primary, community, hospital or social care teams, and discuss complex patients with the duty clinician
• Escalate clinical presentations that exceed own experience or scope of practice, and keep practice within the boundaries of competence
• Undertake blood sampling, specimen collection and investigatory procedures requested by GPs, only where appropriately trained
• Provide education, self-care advice and health promotion to help patients make informed choices about their treatment
• Impart knowledge and skills to colleagues through peer review and best practice, ensuring a safe and effective service
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to each consultation
• Take part in PCN multidisciplinary team meetings, explore collaborative working, and help reduce unnecessary conveyance and hospital admissions

What’s required

Qualifications

• Independent prescribing qualification (V300)

Registration & licences

• Current UK professional registration

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of primary care, or a good understanding of its operational and clinical demands
• Experience of facilitating change to improve clinical practice, policy review and clinical audit

Skills & knowledge

• Comprehensive examination skills across body systems
• Knowledge of common acute and chronic conditions seen in primary care
• Good knowledge of the SystmOne clinical system
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues
• Collaborative working and building relationships across a variety of organisations

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions

Other

• Own vehicle available for home visits

What’s offered

• Vehicle expenses reimbursed in line with contractual terms
• Investment in training and workforce development
• Support for work/life balance