About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of paramedic in general practice. The paramedic will work across both Weavers Medical in Kettering and its branch site in Mawsley to provide home visits for patients for same day conditions and/or review /exacerbations of existing conditions. The role will be fully supported and supervised by GPs at all times.
Weavers look after over 29,000 patients.
Main duties of the job
To provide home visits for patients across two practices Weavers Medical and Mawsley Branch for same days conditions and/or review/exacerbations of existing conditions.
To undertake all data recording ensuring all patient contacts are recorded in line with current protocols and guidance.
To work as part of an MDT to deliver care to patients.
To work under the clinical supervision of a GP at all times.
About us
Weavers Medical in Kettering is a town centre practice while the Mawsley branch is a village setting.
Job description Job responsibilities
WEAVERS MEDICAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
PARAMEDIC IN PRIMARY CARE
TitleParamedic in Primary Care
BandBand 6
Responsible toThe Partners
LocationWeavers Medical, Prospect House, Kettering
Hours per day7.5 hours per day (Full time) 37.5 hours per week
10.00am 6.00pm Monday - Friday
Contract TypePermanent
Main Purpose
To provide home visits for patients of Weavers Medical, for same days conditions and/or review/exacerbations of existing conditions.
To undertake all data recording ensuring all patient contacts are recorded in line with current protocols and guidance.
To work as part of an MDT to deliver care to patients.
To work under the clinical supervision of a GP at all times.
Key Tasks
Same Day Home Visits
a) To undertake on the day home visits patients home or care home as triaged and directed by the on call GP.
b- To work autonomously within the community utilising enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills to deliver patient interventions for acute medical conditions.
c- To undertake baseline observations for all patients visited.
d- To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral.
e- To liaise with the on call GP and request advice and support as required.
f- To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.
g- To treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
h- To arrange admission to hospital in line with current protocols and advice from the on call GP.
i- To advise and support patients on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.
j- To ensure all patient contacts are added to the patient record on the same day the visit is undertaken, providing a full and accurate record of decision making and using ARDEN templates for recording the data.
Review/Exacerbations of existing conditions
a- To undertake planned review visits for patients with existing conditions or exacerbation of current illness.
b- To assess and treat patients as advised by the on call GP and according to QOF and/or NICE guidelines.
c- To ensure all patient contacts are added to the patient record on the same day the visit is undertaken, providing a full and accurate record of decision making and using ARDEN templates for recording the data.
Support of Regular Vaccination Programmes
a- To assist the clinical team with regular, planned vaccination programmes for housebound patients. Vaccinations may include: flu, COVID vaccination boosters, Shingles and pneumococcal.
Other Tasks
a) Any other duties as considered relevant to the post.
Professional development/special requirements of the post
Must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Paramedicine or equivalent experience.
Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC.
Must have completed 2 year Consolidation of Learning period.
Must have a further 3 years post registration work experience at band 6 or higher.
Must have demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.
To have a full driving license.
To have access to a vehicle to be used for home visits.
Administration and Liaison
To ensure all communication media are checked during every duty period to facilitate good timely awareness and communication throughout the practice.
To report and write up any significant events or complaints and discuss with the practice manager and/or GP partner on duty.
To participate in clinical team meetings.
To participate Primary Health Care Team Meetings.
To maintain effective liaison with all other disciplines in the practice with relevant regard to confidentiality.
Health & safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and keeping them free from hazards. Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised. Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role. Undertaking periodic infection control training minimum annually. Reporting potential risks identified.
Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include
Participation in an annual individual performance review. Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will:
Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Most instruction and communication of activity will be via the practice manager.
Contribution to the implementation of services
The post-holder will
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect their own work. Participate in audit where appropriate.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Must have acceptable GCSEs or higher including Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Paramedicine or equivalent experience.
Experience Essential
Must have completed 2 year Consolidation of Learning period. Must have a further 3 years post registration work experience at band 6 or higher. Must have demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.
Driving - Transport Essential
Must have a full driving license. Must have access to a vehicle to be used for home visits.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Weavers Medical
Address Prospect House
121 Lower Street
Kettering
Northants
NN16 8DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.weaversmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)