Paramedic

The Methodist Church in Britain; Shinfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Reading and Shinfield Group Medical Practice is recruiting a Paramedic Practitioner to assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously in the surgery or community settings. The role includes clinical telephone triage, home visits to housebound patients and care homes, and running urgent care clinics within the multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold ALS provider certification, an Accredited Paramedic Practitioner qualification, and demonstrable CPD in the medical field with current

Qualifications

• ALS provider certification required.
• Accredited Paramedic Practitioner qualification required.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in the medical field.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, treat and refer patients autonomously in surgery or community.
• Diagnose and treat via face-to-face consultation and clinical telephone triage.
• Carry out home visits to housebound patients, care home residents and those with pre-existing conditions.
• Run urgent care clinics and assess, diagnose and treat minor illnesses with referral within the team.
• Make referrals to primary, secondary and social care following pathways and protocols.
• Initiate diagnostic investigations when appropriate.
• Supply, administer and prescribe medicines under policies and standards.
• Keep complete and accurate records of every patient contact per guidance.
• Develop care plans with Partners and contribute to continuity of care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical knowledge

Critical thinking under pressure

Organisational skills

Compassion toward patients

Education

Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider certification

Accredited Paramedic Practitioner qualification

CPD evidence in medical field

Job description

The Paramedic Practitioner post sits within the multi-disciplinary team at South Reading and Shinfield Group Medical Practice, a large general practice with several GPs and wider clinical staff. The role centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating patients autonomously, both face to face and through telephone triage, with home visits to housebound patients and care homes. Primary care experience is welcome but not required, and candidates need current HCPC registration, ALS certification and an accredited Paramedic Practitioner qualification.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, treat and refer patients autonomously, in the surgery or the community
• Diagnose and treat patients through face-to-face consultation and clinical telephone triage
• Carry out home visits to housebound patients, care home residents and patients with pre-existing conditions
• Run urgent care clinics and assess, diagnose and treat minor illness, with onward referral within the clinical team
• Make referrals to primary, secondary and social care following practice pathways and protocols
• Recognise the need for diagnostic investigations and initiate them where appropriate
• Supply, administer and prescribe medicines under medicines policy, PGDs and NMC standards, or refer to a GP
• Keep complete and accurate records of every patient contact, including advice given, in line with NMC record keeping guidance
• Develop care plans with the Partners and contribute to continuity of care, including end of life and chronic disease management
• Apply the local safeguarding referral process for children and vulnerable adults
• Take part in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and research, reporting shortfalls and health and safety breaches
• Maintain CPD, take part in clinical supervision and complete annual appraisal

What’s required

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider certification
• Accredited Paramedic Practitioner qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development in the medical field

Registration & licences

• Valid HCPC registration as a Paramedic

Experience

• Proficiency in delivering medical care in challenging situations

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills and clinical knowledge
• Ability to think critically and act decisively under high pressure
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks and manage time
• Excellent problem-solving abilities

Other

• Appropriate indemnity cover in place

Nice to have

• Proven experience as a Paramedic
• Primary care experience
• Exceptional knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with compassion towards patients and their families
• Ability to adapt to dynamic situations
• Valid driving licence