Paramedic
| Posting date: | 23 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2024 |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME17 2QF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0525-24-0005 |
Summary
To be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits), providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. The following are the core responsibilities of the paramedic practitioner. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels. The paramedic practitioner will work within their scope of clinical practice and: Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinically based evidence, NICE and the NSF Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment during home visits Collect pathology specimens as required Maintain accurate clinical records in line with extant legislation Ensure that read codes are used effectively Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes Chaperone patients where necessary Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Act as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.) Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate In addition to the primary responsibilities, the paramedic practitioner may be requested to: Support the practice audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary Support junior members of the team, providing guidance when necessary Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events, applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in own Personal Development Plan (PDP) All staff at Len Valley Practice have a duty to conform to the following: Equality, diversity & inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates an environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and to be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation