Paramedic Practitioner (Alpha PCN)
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2024 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0037-24-0035 |
Summary
Core Duties The Paramedic Practitioner will: Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team. Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions. Undertake home visits for acute illness or chronic disease management. Must possess a valid driving licence. Diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly. Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs and follow up as appropriate. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate). Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services. Perform specialist health checks and reviews; perform and interpret ECGs; perform investigatory procedures as required. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans as this process develops (e.g. monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients living in sheltered housing). Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare and registration with the practice. Other Duties: Work within the policies of scheme of the practices and PCN. Promote client involvement in the management of the service. Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager. Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings as required. Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition. Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be agreed by the post holder. For those patients at risk of hospital admission, for example, in a care home or with complex needs they have a care plan which is communicated to the out of hours GP service. On-going training / study leave will be considered to support personal development.