Paramedic Practitioner

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health practice in Bristol is seeking an experienced Paramedic Practitioner to deliver high-quality care to a diverse population. You will provide clinical assessments, support patients in their homes, and collaborate with a skilled team. Strong candidates will have a recognized qualification in paramedic science and at least 5 years of experience in primary care settings. This role is crucial for managing a wide range of health needs.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council.
• 5 years minimum paramedic experience in Primary care/community working.
• Ability to perform clinical assessments and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and management of patients.
• Support delivery of high-quality care within the practice team.
• Communicate proactively with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Triage

Communication

Community health

Education

Recognised qualification in paramedic science

Job description

Montpelier has an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic Practitioner to join our expanding team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. If you have a passion for delivering outstanding service to a diverse, inner-city population, then look no further than Montpelier Health, where inclusivity is encouraged and celebrated.

We believe that working collaboratively is key to offering the best possible service and you will always have a voice in being able to shape change at Montpelier. Compassionate, front line primary care is what we offer, with an ability to really make a difference and Partners who are visible, present, lead from the front and will listen to you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced clinician, who, acting within their professional boundaries will provide clinical assessment and management of patients within the practice.

The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality care and will undertake service development and improvement of the local unscheduled care system, working within the team, across practices and with partners.

You will be expected to provide and maintain a high standard of care for patients in their own homes as well as providing support to the GPs and other members of the primary health care team. Supported by a skill mixed team, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for patients including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.

About us

Montpelier Health is a forward looking and innovative practice located in the heart of inner city Bristol.

The purpose of the role is to manage a clinical caseload and deal with a wide and diverse range of health needs in an inner city setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients in accordance with the duties and responsibilities as set out by the GP Partners.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be an experienced clinician, who, acting within their professional boundaries will provide clinical assessment and management of patients within practice.

The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality care working within the Practice team, and with partners. Committed to the development of innovative practice and expanding evidence-based care which will contribute to the enhancement of the paramedic role.

You will be expected to provide and maintain a high standard of care for patients as well as providing support to the GPs and other members of the primary health care team. Supported by a skill mixed team, they will work within the practice, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for patients including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.

Paramedics work autonomously within the community, using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills to provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems relating to, for example, minor illness or injury, abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches. They are health professionals who have the capability to make sound judgements in the absence of full information and to manage varying degrees of risk when there are complex, competing or ambiguous information or uncertainty.

The following sets out the key role responsibilities for paramedics:

• They will assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team.
• They will advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.
• They will be able to:
  • perform specialist health checks and reviews;
  • perform and interpret ECGs;
  • perform investigatory procedures as required, and;
  • undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
• They will support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain community services
• They will provide an alternative model to urgent and same day home visits for the network and undertake clinical audits
• They will communicate at all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, patient centred service is delivered
• They will communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required
• They will maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
• They will prescribe/issue medications as appropriate or be willing to undertake Non medical prescriber training, following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• They will enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council
• Recognised qualification in paramedic science (Foundation Degree or Undergraduate Degree)

Experience

• 5 years minimum paramedic experience Primary care/community working

Desirable: Primary care paramedic experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.