Paramedic – Community General Practice Home Visits

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Kettering; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Weavers Medical in Kettering (with the Mawsley Branch) is seeking a paramedic to provide home visits for same-day conditions and to review/exacerbations under GP supervision. You will document all contacts on the day using ARDEN templates and work as part of an MDT to deliver patient care.

The role involves autonomous community-based practice, liaison with the on-call GP, health promotion, and signposting to other services. A full driving license and vehicular access are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Paramedicine or equivalent experience.
• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Must have completed 2 year Consolidation of Learning period.
• Must have a further 3 years post-registration work experience at band 6 or higher.
• Must have a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-day home visits for patients in the Weavers Medical area or at the Mawsley Branch as triaged by the on-call GP.
• Assess and treat patients using enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills; initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral.
• Record all patient contacts on the same day using ARDEN templates and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Driving license

Education

Paramedicine degree/diploma

HCPC registration

Job description

Weavers Medical in Kettering (with the Mawsley Branch) is seeking a paramedic to provide home visits for same-day conditions and to review/exacerbations under GP supervision. You will document all contacts on the day using ARDEN templates and work as part of an MDT to deliver patient care.

The role involves autonomous community-based practice, liaison with the on-call GP, health promotion, and signposting to other services. A full driving license and vehicular access are required.