Paramedic/Paramedic Practitioner

NHS; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Epsom is seeking an experienced Paramedic to join a dynamic primary care network. The role involves both home visits and practice-based responsibilities, offering a chance to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will assess patients presenting with acute or chronic conditions, provide effective treatment, and contribute to care planning. Strong communication skills and previous experience in a similar role are essential. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care within the community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a designated caseload with assessments and interventions.
• Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes and evaluate care plans.
• Experience of training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients, providing definitive treatment as needed.
• Perform home visits for acute illness or disease management.
• Conduct health checks and interpret ECGs.

Skills

Patient assessment and triage

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to perform investigations

Emergency response skills

Education

BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics

Full UK driving licence

Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic Primary CareNetwork in Epsom, Surrey. The role offers a mix of 1) home visits with closeliaison with our practices and our community team (matrons, DNs,physiotherapists etc) and 2) practice based role within a large, thrivingpractice in the centre of Epsom.

The Paramedic will work autonomously both within the community and within the PCNand Practice based multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Assess patientspresenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.
• Undertake homevisits for acute illness or chronic disease management.
• Assess, diagnosis,plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients withcomplex needs and follow up as appropriate.
• Advise patients ongeneral healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate,including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.
• Perform specialisthealth checks and reviews; perform and interpret ECGs; performinvestigatory procedures as required. Undertakethe collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples,swabs etc.
• Support thedelivery of anticipatory care plans as this process develops (e.g.monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients living insheltered housing).
• Provide analternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit.

About us

Epsom PCN brings together six GP practices across the Epsomand Ewell area, serving a population of approximately 63,000 patients. We are awell-established and forward-thinking network, supported by a multidisciplinaryteam of around 25 to 30 additional roles, including Clinical Pharmacists,Paramedics, Physician Associates, First Contact Physiotherapists, PharmacyTechnicians, Care Co-ordinators, GPs, and a dedicated Health & WellbeingTeam.

We work closely with our Community and Integrated MentalHealth Teams to provide joined-up, person-centred care. Epsom PCN is proud tobe among the first 43 areas in England selected for the governments newNeighbourhood Health Programme, reflecting our strong partnerships andcollaborative working with the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and SocialEnterprise) sector.

Our PCN is dynamic and ambitious, demonstrated by oursuccess in securing two Surrey Heartlands test bed pilot projects including onefocused on delivering transformative care at scale through an innovative newElectronic Patient Record (EPR) system.

Its an exciting time to join Epsom PCN as we continue toshape the future of integrated care in our community. We look forward towelcoming your application.

Job responsibilities

The Paramedic/Practitioner will work autonomously both within the community and within the PCNand Practice based multi-disciplinary team, using their clinicalassessment and treatment skills, to provide first point of contact for patientspresenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems.

CoreDuties:

The Paramedic/Practitionerwill:

• Assess and triagepatients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitivetreatment (including prescribing medications following policy, patientgroup directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and localcare pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primarycare team.
• Assess patientspresenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.
• Undertake homevisits for acute illness or chronic disease management.
• Diagnose, plan,implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patientspresenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
• Clinically examineand assess patient needs from a physiological and psychologicalperspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Assess, diagnosis,plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients withcomplex needs and follow up as appropriate.
• Proactivelyidentify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk ofdeveloping a long-term condition (as appropriate).
• Diagnose andmanage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- andnon-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Advise patients ongeneral healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate,including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.
• Perform specialisthealth checks and reviews; perform and interpret ECGs; performinvestigatory procedures as required.

Undertakethe collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples,swabs etc.

• Support thedelivery of anticipatory care plans as this process develops (e.g.monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients living insheltered housing).
• Provide analternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit.
• Maintain accurateand contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation,ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associatedwith patient health care and registration with the practice.

Other Duties:

• Work within thepolicies of scheme of the practices and PCN.
• Promote client involvementin the management of the service.
• Participate inregular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager. Attend training and developmentactivities as identified and participate in meetings as required.
• Maintainadministration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition.
• Work flexibly tomeet the needs of clients.
• To undertake anyother duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may beagreed by the post holder.

Communication:

• Demonstratesensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed andconsent to treatment.
• Communicateeffectively with patients and carers recognizing the need for alternativemethods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding,cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Anticipatebarriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
• Maintain goodcommunications with both the doctors and the practice management team, inorder to sustain a high standard of service and safety to the patient
• The post holderwill promote good communication within the primary care team by beingapproachable and knowledgeable regarding all aspects of patient services.
• The post holderwill report to the Clinical Director/Managing Director of GPHP to discussrequests for personal annual leave or TOIL and ensure cover of the post.
• The post holderwill communicate face to face with all team members on a daily basis,utilise telephone and email as a means of internal and externalcommunication and regularly take part in team meetings to ensure updatedknowledge of systems and procedures or other important information isgained and/or shared.

Health & Safety

• Maintain a goodworking knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and fire precautions,and operate the correct procedures and participate in policy developmentand data collection where appropriate.
• The post holderhas a duty of care and personal obligation to act to reducehealthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory trainingin infection prevention and control (IP&C) and be compliant with allmeasures required by the trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders mustcomply with the practice infection and immunisation policies as well as befamiliar with the Practices Infection Prevention & Control policies,including those that apply to their duties, such as hand decontamination,personal protective equipment, aseptic techniques and safe disposal ofsharps.
• Be fully aware ofthe potential health and safety hazards in the practice environment. In the event of an accident, whether astaff member or a patient, immediately notify the Practice Management
• Generalhousekeeping duties such as cleaning up after spillages to avoid accidentor injury

Confidentiality &Data Security

• All employees areexpected to comply with all Practice policies and procedures related toconfidentiality and data security and to work in accordance with GeneralData Protection Regulations.

Teaching:

• Assist in theteaching of GP Registrars, medical students, nurses, HCAs and any otherstaff in training.

Professional:

• Adhere to theRoyal College of Paramedics Code of Professional conduct, scope ofprofessional practice and maintain HCPC registration.
• To develop andsustain own personal and professional development, clinical skills andprofessional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and theon-going demands of the role.
• GPHP activelyencourages development within the workforce. Employees are required to comply withand complete mandatory training.
• To be aware of andto work in accordance with all Practice policies.
• To contribute tothe development and review of related clinical policies, protocols andguidelines.
• To participate inindividual performance management process and reviews.

Equality &Diversity

• GPHP valuesequality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It iscommitted to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keepunder review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job relatedneeds of all staff working in the Practice are recognised. GPHP will aimto ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairlyand valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domesticcircumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin,social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion,beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or tradeunion membership.
• You are responsiblefor ensuring that policies, procedures and obligation in respect ofpromoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to bothstaff and services.
• You have aresponsibility for the identification of all risks which could have a potentialadverse effect on the Practices ability to maintain quality of care andthe safety of patients, staff and visitors and for taking positive actionto eliminate or reduce these.

Safeguarding

• The Practices havea responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,young people and vulnerable adults who use our services. All partners andstaff share this responsibility and should comply with current Practicepolicies, undertaking the appropriate level of training for the role.
• If employees havereason for concern that a patient is 'at risk' they should escalate thisto an appropriate person i.e. Practice Manager, Safeguarding Lead GP/PCNClinical Director

Please note your jobdescription is intended only as a guide to the responsibilities that willgenerally be required of you. You mayneed to perform other duties that have not been mentioned to accommodate bothpatient and business needs.

Person Specification

Experience

• experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
• Working towards advanced practitioner status
• Experience of advanced care planning
• Experience of training/supervision

Qualifications

• BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
• Full UK driving licence
• Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
• Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap

Personal attributes

• Shows self-discipline and commitment
• Has a critical and inquiring approach to work
• Credible and able to gain confidence of both staff and patients
• Conscientious, responsible and empathetic to the needs of
• Team player with the capacity to take on board the perspectives of others with understanding
• Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
• Attentive to detail and quality of work
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
• Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal
• development.
• Able to accept and respond positively to feedback

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.