Paramedic Practitioner

NHS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking, modern GP Practice is looking for experienced Paramedics to join their dynamic clinical team. This role involves providing acute care to patients both in the practice and the community, ensuring high-quality care for a diverse patient population. You will work collaboratively with GPs and other healthcare professionals, focusing on patient assessments, treatment plans, and health promotion. With a commitment to teamwork and professional development, this is a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment that values quality care and job satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years post-registration experience as a Paramedic.
• Experience in a GP Practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care in practice and community settings.
• Assess and treat patients in their homes or care homes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in audits.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Chronic Disease Management

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Paramedic

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We are seeking experienced Paramedics to join our large clinical team as Paramedic Practitioners. Our team includes 11 GPs, Paramedic Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, Practice Nurses, and both clinical and administrative support staff.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking experienced Paramedics to join our acute care team to provide acute care both in the practice and community for our patients residing in local care homes and those who are housebound.

The role will focus on two main areas: seeing acute patients for "on the day" appointments supported by a duty GP, and visiting patients in their own homes or care homes for assessment and treatment.

Experience of chronic disease management is desirable but not essential, given our large elderly population.

About us

We are a forward-thinking, modern, and welcoming GP Practice, working in a purpose-built, new facility in South Wootton, King's Lynn. With a list size of around 18,000 patients, we are a busy and rewarding place to work with a focus on high-quality care.

We emphasize teamwork, excellent communication, and shared goals to ensure the best quality care for our patients and job satisfaction for our team.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Follow agreed clinical protocols with the nursing team and refer to GPs as appropriate.
• Assess patients through history taking and clinical examination at the practice and in patients' homes.
• Diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with undifferentiated health needs.
• Initiate care plans, request investigations, refer to other healthcare professionals, and conduct follow-up reviews.
• Use clinical reasoning to formulate care plans.
• Prescribe medications appropriately, within scope of practice and guidelines.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake telephone triage and consultations.
• Recognize emergency situations and act accordingly.
• Deliver public health and health promotion programs.
• Support the development of the practice’s urgent care services.
• Prioritize workload and respond promptly to changing situations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in audits and research.

Professional Responsibilities

• Promote safeguarding and ensure measures to protect staff and patients.
• Support education and training of team members and students.
• Participate in appraisals and maintain professional development.
• Maintain registration with the NMC and adhere to ethical standards.
• Attend practice meetings and contribute to practice development.

Supplies and Equipment

• Maintain equipment and stock levels.
• Report issues with stock or equipment to management.

Meetings

• Attend and contribute to practice meetings.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and team members.
• Work closely with non-clinical staff and external agencies.
• Use Microsoft Teams and email effectively.

Administrative and Personal Development

• Participate in administrative duties and maintain accurate records.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Support research and audit activities.

Confidentiality

• Respect patient confidentiality and handle data responsibly.

Health & Safety

• Promote safety and identify risks in the workplace.

Equality and Diversity

• Support equality, diversity, and patient rights.

Quality

• Maintain high standards of practice and contribute to quality improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Paramedic with at least 4 years post-registration experience.
• Previous experience in a GP Practice preferred.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of patient contact and safeguarding requirements.