PCN Paramedic
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25.70 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B43 7HB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4072-25-0004 |
Summary
The Paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are within the College of Paramedic Guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards framework. To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support. You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPs. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. 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. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management patients. Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions. Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary. Take part in clinics if and when needed and appropriate. Undertake home visits, manage referrals and admit patients when required. Take an active part in QOF management. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assess the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. To give advice on Health Promotion and Health Education. To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and Teaching/Mentoring Staff.