Paramedic Practitioner
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2024 |
| Location: | Brighton, BN2 3EW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U0087-24-0013 |
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Paramedic Practitioner Salary: Hours: Reporting to: Business Manager Accountable to: Lead ACP 1. Sussex Primary Cares Values Be patient-focussed in everything we do Support staff to be the best they can be Innovate, learn and evaluate Sussex Primary Care run a number of GP Practices across Sussex providing excellent primary care in the heart of the community. We are a learning organisation that listens to our team of staff, patients and partners to guide our future. At the heart of our vision are our patients and their needs. 2. Job Summary Provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services. To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury. The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. 3. Key Responsibilities A. Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the regular named GP before making such referral. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within 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 Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families. Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained. To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate. Issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways. With independent prescribing when qualified. To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment. To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered. To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation. Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care. Works with local policies and procedures. Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service. To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need. Where appropriate record relevant clinical information for the management of long term and chronic diseases and the management of safe prescribing. Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues. B. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs C. Administration and professional responsibilities Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms as required 5. Flexibility a) This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the role. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with their banding and competence. 6. Policies and Procedures a) The post holder is required to familiarise themselves with all organisation policies and procedures and to comply at all times. 7. Confidentiality and Data Protection a) The postholder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and always meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998). b) The postholder must always comply with all organisation information and data protection policies. The work of Sussex Primary Care is of a confidential nature and any information gained by the postholder in their role must not be communicated to other persons except where required in the recognised course of duty. 8. Health and Safety a) Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and must follow these in full at all times, including ensuring that they act in line with all agreed procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. 9. Equality and Diversity9.Equality and Diversity a) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies.9. Equality and Diversity a) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies. a) Sussex Primary Care is working towards equality and has policies relating to the equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. All staff are expected to comply with these policies. 10. Use of Technology10.Use of Technology a) The organisation is making increased use of computer technology. The majority of employees (both clinical and non-clinical) should expect to use automated information systems in their work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain communication within the Organisation. Necessary training will be provided.10. Use of Technology a) The organisation is making increased use of computer technology. The majority of employees (both clinical and non-clinical) should expect to use automated information systems in their work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain communication within the Organisation. Necessary training will be provided. 11. No Smoking Policy a) Sussex Primary Care operates a no-smoking policy, in line with Government legislation. This applies to all staff, visitors and patients. It is a condition of employment for staff that they do not smoke whilst on duty or in uniform or anywhere on Organisation premises. This includes electronic cigarettes. b) Whilst we do not discriminate against employing smokers, they are expected to adhere to this policy and all prospective employees should be aware of this. 12. Professional Registration a) All employees who are required to be a member of a professional body are required to hold relevant registration and must comply with the standards and guidelines of their professional practice, education and conduct and must act within the boundary of the code of conduct at all times. 13. Infection Prevention and Control a) Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical are required to adhere to the organisations Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Health Care Associated Infections. 14. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults a) Sussex Primary Careis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 15. Quality a) Excellent care at the heart of the community is our organisation vision. To make sure our care meets this high standard all staff must ensure that the three themes of quality care are provided in every encounter they have with our patients. The three themes are safe care, effective care and patient-centred care.