Paramedic Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Gym scheme

Employee assistance scheme

Staff social activities

Job summary

Amersham Vale Practice, a training practice at the Waldron Health Centre, is recruiting a paramedic practitioner to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary primary care team.

The role centres on triage, on-call duties, home visits and minor illness, with the post holder managing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral. Working alongside advanced nurse practitioners, a clinical pharmacist and GP trainees, the post suits someone comfortable making independent clinical decisions.

Qualifications

• Requires HCPC paramedic registration.
• Completion of stages 1 and 2 of the HEE practice roadmap.
• Minimum two years in primary care or a similar setting.
• Triage experience including minor illness and injury.
• Five or more years leading a healthcare service.

Responsibilities

• Triage and treat patients with specialist assessment and referral.
• Manage patient caseloads including treatment, referral, admission and discharge.
• Carry out face-to-face, telephone and home consultations with on-call duties.
• Prescribe and review medication within scope of practice and protocols.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with drug and non-drug treatment.
• Request and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays and blood tests.
• Coordinate care planning with patients, carers and relatives.
• Deliver care in line with NICE guidance and evidence-based practice.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and refer to primary/secondary care.
• Maintain CPD and participate in audits and practice change.

Skills

HCPC registration

First contact care

Education

Paramedic degree (FDSc or BSc)

HEE practice roadmap stages 1-2

Job description

Amersham Vale Practice, a training practice based at the Waldron Health Centre, is recruiting a paramedic practitioner to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary primary care team. The role centres on triage, on-call duties, home visits and minor illness, with the post holder managing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral. Working alongside advanced nurse practitioners, a clinical pharmacist and GP trainees, the post suits someone comfortable making independent clinical decisions. Registration as a paramedic with the HCPC is required, and a prescribing qualification is desirable.

What the job involves

• Triage and treat patients, with specialist assessment and referral to other services
• Manage patient caseloads, including treatment, referral, admission and discharge
• Carry out face-to-face, telephone and home consultations alongside on-call and triage duties
• Prescribe and review medication within scope of practice and current protocols
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug treatment
• Request and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays, blood tests and scans
• Carry out post-discharge reviews and manage minor illness
• Co-ordinate care planning with patients, carers and relatives
• Deliver care in line with NICE guidance, NSF and evidence-based practice
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and refer to primary and secondary care
• Maintain personal and professional clinical standards through CPD
• Take part in audit, evaluation and practice change

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic (FDSc or BSc), or Level 3 post‑registration certificate in first contact care
• Completion of stages 1 and 2 of the HEE practice roadmap

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a paramedic

Experience

• Minimum of two years in primary care or a similar setting
• Triage experience, including minor illness and injury
• Managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
• Five or more years leading a healthcare service
• Experience in audit and research

Skills & knowledge

• Chronic disease management and mental health experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidance, including diabetes, and working knowledge of the NHS
• Analysing incomplete information and recommending a course of action
• Recognising priorities, spotting deviations and referring to seniors or GPs

Other

• Working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership, time management and prioritising workloads
• Evidence of improving quality and outcomes for patients, and being flexible and adaptable

Nice to have

• Accredited training in chronic disease management
• Non‑medical prescribing qualification
• Mentoring or teaching qualification at MSc level
• Experience of clinical audit
• Evidence of service development
• Experience with electronic clinical recording systems such as EMIS
• Telephone triage experience
• Experience of teaching, training, mentoring or coaching for change

What’s offered

• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym scheme
• Employee assistance scheme
• Staff social activities, including away days, Christmas parties and bowling