Job Description
Job summary Paramedicswork autonomously within the community using their enhanced clinical assessmentand treatment skills, to provide first point of contact for patients presentingwith undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems relating to minor illness orinjury, abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches. They are healthprofessionals who have the capability to make sound judgements in the absenceof full information and to manage varying degrees of risk when there arecomplex, competing or ambiguous information or uncertainty. Main duties of the job 1. work as part of a MDT within the PCN;2. assess and triage patients, including sameday triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (includingprescribing medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE(national clinical guidance and local care pathways) or make necessaryreferrals to other members of the Primary care team3. advise patients on general healthcare andpromote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to prescribingservice, and where appropriate, other community or voluntary services.4. be ableto:a. perform specialist health checks and reviews within your scope of practice andin line with local and national guidance.b. perform and interpret ECGs, alongside other results asappropriatec. perform investigatory procedures asrequiredd. undertake the collection of pathologicalspecimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples withinyour scope of practice, and within line of local and national guidance.e. perform investigatory procedures needed bypatients and those requested by GPs and the wider PCN5. support the delivery of anticipatory careplans and lead certain community services ( monitoring blood pressure anddiabetes risk of elderly patients living in sheltered housing)6. provide an alternative model to urgent andsame day home visits for the PCN and undertake clinical audits About us GP practices have been working together in our area for years and formed BridgedalePrimary Care Network (PCN).Bridegale Primary Care Network is made up of GP registered patient lists for Roslea Surgery, Riverside Medical Centre and the Ryan Medical Centre. We serve a community of around 30,000 people. We are small enough to provide the personal care valued by our people and large enough to have impact and economies of scale through better collaboration.As a Primary Care Network we are working hard to deliver on the national NHS England network contract that commenced in July 2019 and continues to March 2024.This includes the following areas of focus:anticipatory carecardiovascular disease prevention and diagnosisenhancing health in care homesearly diagnosis of cancertackling neighbourhood inequalitiesstructured medication reviews social prescribing reviewsSo as a primary care network ,with its member practices working ever closer together, it is important to establish shared core values which not only enables us to adapt, but to do so in the way that we all feel is right for our patients and staff. The outstanding contributions from Ryan, Roslea and Riverside surgeries in developing Bridgedales SHINE values is a key milestone and prepares the ground for the future.Our Vision:To deliver excellent patient care and support our patients and staff health and wellbeing. Job description Job responsibilities Key duties and responsibilitieswork as part of a MDT within the PCN;assess and triage patients, including sameday triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (includingprescribing medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE(national clinical guidance and local care pathways) or make necessaryreferrals to other members of the Primary care teamadvise patients on general healthcare andpromote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to prescribingservice, and where appropriate, other community or voluntary services.be ableto:a. perform specialist health checks and reviews within your scope of practice andin line with local and national guidance.b. perform and interpret ECGs, alongside other results asappropriatec. perform investigatory procedures asrequiredd. undertake the collection of pathologicalspecimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples withinyour scope of practice, and within line of local and national guidance.e. perform investigatory procedures needed bypatients and those requested by GPs and the wider PCNsupport the delivery of anticipatory careplans and lead certain community services ( monitoring blood pressure anddiabetes risk of elderly patients living in sheltered housing)provide an alternative model to urgent andsame day home visits for the PCN and undertake clinical auditscommunicate at all levels across PCNs andother organizations, ensuring effective, patient-centred service is deliveredcommunicate proactively and effectivelywith patients, and where appropriate family members and their carers, whereapplicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their physical healthneeds, results, findings, and treatment choices.communicate proactively and effectivelywith all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending andcontributing to meetings as requiredcollaborate with other members of the PCNincluding doctors, nurses and other AHPs, accepting referrals and referring tothem for specialist caremaintain accurate and contemporaneous healthrecords appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of allnecessary documentation associated with patient health care and registrationwith the practiceprescribe, issue and review medications asappropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) andlocal clinical guidelines and local care pathways. This will be done inaccordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols,and within scope of practicework with patients in order to supportcompliance with and adherence to prescribed treatmentsprovide information and advice on prescribedor over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects andinteractionsassess, diagnose, plan, implement andevaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with anundifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needsclinically examine and assess patient needsfrom a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical careaccordinglyprioritise health problems and interveneappropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,including initiation of effective emergency carediagnose and manage both acute and chronicconditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into amanagement plansupport patients to adopt health promotionstrategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Person Specification Experience Essential experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, preempt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues excellent interpersonal and organisational skills excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information ability to negotiate effectively build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence strong and inspirational leadership ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated Desirable working towards advanced clinical practitioner status mentorship or supervisory skills training cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills experience of working within a primary care setting evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse set of stakeholders high degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility ability to cope with unpredictable situations confident in facilitating and challenging others demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered Qualifications Essential BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics Educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Has completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic and has a further three years experience as an AFC Band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic. In addition, is working towards developing masters level or equivalent capability in paramedic areas of practice and within six months of commencement of the role, have completed and been signed off formally within clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP/AP roadmap to practice Desirable non-medical prescribing qualification Essential Requirements Essential Full UK driving license and use of own car to do home visits.