PCN Paramedic

NHS Jobs; Greater London; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking qualified clinicians to assess and treat patients in their homes, providing comprehensive care from diagnosis to evaluation while maintaining professional standards. You will work autonomously within the Health and Care Professions Council framework and collaborate with PCN teams to coordinate care across primary, community, and hospital services.

The role emphasizes safe, person-centered care, timely referrals, and follow-up to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, with

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in their homes with comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning and evaluation.
• Examine patient needs from physiological and psychological perspectives and plan care accordingly.
• Escalate to referring or duty clinician when presentations exceed scope of practice.
• Make referrals to primary, community, hospital or social care teams as appropriate.
• Follow up patients to ensure continuity of care and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records and participate in audits.
• Collaborate with PCN MDT and liaise with stakeholders to benefit patients.

Job description

Clinical Responsibilities Assess and treat patients within their home setting to undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning, treatment and evaluation for patients presenting with acute or chronic conditions. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, interpret test results and plan clinical care accordingly. To always practice within professional competencies and Escalate to the referring or duty clinician for guidance where clinical presentations exceed individual experience or scope of practice. Make any necessary referrals in collaboration with the referring or duty clinician to other members of the primary health care team, community or hospital teams or social care team as appropriate. Where appropriate, discuss with the referring or duty clinician doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring specific treatment, hospital admission or referral. Follow-up patients in the short term and post discharge / 999 call to ensure continuity of care and assist with reducing unnecessary hospital admission or re-admission. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within the boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care where appropriate. Work as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council Standards and Proficiency, Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and ensure that personal and professional clinical standards and development are maintained. If able to prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following national policies, patient group directives and local pathways and in accordance with own competence. Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment, ensuring the delivery of a safe and effective service. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs, only accepting to carry out procedures that you are appropriately trained to complete. Other Responsibilities Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation. Assist with the development of local policies and procedures and participate in audit. Participate in PCN MDT where appropriate. Explore the potential for collaborative working and take opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships. Liaise with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients, including but not limited to:

• Patients and their representatives
• GP, nurses, AHPs and other practice staff
• Social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physician associates and pharmacists
• Community pharmacists and support staff
• End of life care teams
• Mental health teams
• PCN Clinical Directors and other PCN staff
• Practice managers
• Community nurses and other allied health professionals
• Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation