About this role
Job summary
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Paramedic Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Practice at Perranporth Surgery.
The post-holder will work autonomously within a supportive GP practice environment while being fully integrated into the wider multidisciplinary team. The role supports the ongoing work to improve access to care and reducing GP workload, while delivering high quality, patient centred care.
The role includes undertaking home visits, care homes, managing urgent and same day demand, and supporting patients with acute and long term conditions. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing their own clinical workload, including referrals and results.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in primary care
Support delivery of practice priorities and improved access in line with instructed requirements
Carry out planned and urgent home visits
Initiate, manage and follow up referrals, ensuring appropriate onward care
Review, action and communicate investigation results in a timely and clinically appropriate manner
Manage acute, urgent and complex clinical presentations autonomously
Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other ARRS funded roles
Maintain accurate, timely and high quality clinical records
Contribute to service development, transformation and continuous improvement
About us
Have you always dreamed of having a sea view while you work? Getting the sand between your toes on your lunch break?! Then Perranporth Surgery might be the place for you. Were looking for the right paramedic/ANP to join our enthusiastic and motivated team located on the North Coast of Cornwall.
Perranporth Surgery is run as a GP Partnership made up of five motivated partners. We have an experienced multidisciplinary team including salaried GPs, Paramedics, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, and Health Care Assistants. We are also a training practice and regularly have GP Registrars, Foundation Doctors, and Medical Students in the surgery. We work closely within our Coastal PCN and have several ARRS roles working in house which include Mental Health Practitioners, First Contact Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Pharmacy Technicians, Care Co-ordinators, Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Dietitians. We also have an experienced administration team including receptionists, adminstrators, QOF administrators and a workflow team. Our knowledgeable Dispensers are led by a Dispensary Team Lead.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in primary care
Support delivery of practice priorities and improved access in line with instructed requirements
Carry out planned and urgent home visits
Initiate, manage and follow up referrals, ensuring appropriate onward care
Review, action and communicate investigation results in a timely and clinically appropriate manner
Manage acute, urgent and complex clinical presentations autonomously
Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other ARRS funded roles
Maintain accurate, timely and high quality clinical records
Contribute to service development, transformation and continuous improvement
Essential Criteria
Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC)
Competent in managing own referrals, investigations and clinical results
Willing and able to undertake home visits
Excellent communication and team working skills
Desirable Criteria
Experience working in primary care, community or PCN settings
Qualified Independent Prescriber
MSc level qualification or equivalent advanced clinical practice experience (or working towards where appropriate)
Experience working autonomously in an advanced clinical role
Knowledge of local services, referral pathways and community provision
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Willing and able to undertake home visits Excellent communication and team working skills
Desirable
Experience working in primary care, community or PCN settings Experience working autonomously in an advanced clinical role Knowledge of local services, referral pathways and community provision
Personal Qualities Essential
Professional, accountable and reflective practitioner Patient centred approach to care Flexible and adaptable to service needs Ability to work collaboratively within a team Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Willing and able to undertake home visits Right to work in the UK
Desirable
Evidence of resilience and adaptability in a changing healthcare environment Experience using primary care clinical systems (SystmOne) Ability to work across practice systems as required
Qualifications Essential
Registered Paramedic HCPC or Registered Nurse NMC
Desirable
Qualified Independent Prescriber MSc level qualification or equivalent advanced clinical practice experience, or working towards where appropriate
Knowledge Essential Essential
Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management Understanding of referral pathways and escalation processes Awareness of patient safety and duty of candour Understanding of the role and multidisciplinary working
Desirable
Awareness of local community services and care pathways
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 Perranporth Surgery
Address Beach Road
Perranporth
Cornwall
TR6 0PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.perranporthsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)