Paramedic
| Posting date: | 18 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25 to £29 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25 - £29 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Radlett, WD7 7JQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A0328-24-0000 |
Summary
Clinical To assess, diagnose and treat patients with minor illness within the Practice or patients homes. To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral. To undertake and interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care, whilst distinguishing between abnormal and normal findings. To use broad clinical guidelines (NICE etc.) relating them to individual cases To refer to other members of the healthcare team if needed Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives and agencies Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic Evidence of continued professional development level 7 capability Hold a full UK driving license Desirable Post-graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment, either adult or paediatric Hold or working towards a non-medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic Experienced in a dealing with a range of clinical conditions Desirable Experience of working in a primary care setting Other requirements Essential Disclosure barring Service (DBS) check Access to own transport and able to travel within the practice area when needed to visit people in their own home Desirable Knowledge of IT systems including EMIS and Accurex Experience of working within a Primary Care setting