About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and team-focused Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our friendly forward-thinking practice caring for approximately 18000 patients.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time role which will incorporate minor illness clinics, clinical triage and assessment plus some home visits and care of housebound patients.
The role will be varied and will develop around the individual as well as practice needs.
About us
New Hayesbank Surgery is a outstanding rated, forward-thinking GP practice with a strong team ethos and a genuine commitment to both patient care and staff wellbeing.
We pride ourselves on being supportive innovative and collaborative, with opportunities to develop skills, contribute ideas and be part of a practice that values every member of the team.
Based in modern accessible premises in Ashford, we are passionate about delivery high quality care to our community while creating a positive and welcoming place to work
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment & Care: Perform home visits, assess undifferentiated patients and treat minor illnesses /injuries.
Patient Management: Diagnose acute and chronic conditions, prescribe medications and manage patient care plans
Urgent Care Response: Provide rapid, expert care to patients, including telephone triage and home based interventions to prevent hospital admission.
Primary Care Support: Work within GP practices or Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to manage complex caseloads.
Health Promotion: Advise patients on health maintenance self-care and medication management.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Paramedic Science or Equivalent MSc Level advanced clinical practice education
Desirable
Non-Medical prescribing qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience Advanced assessment skills to include 12 lead ECG interpretation, phlebotomy, swab taking and other investigative tests interpretation
Desirable
Experience of working in primary or secondary care
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 New Hayesbank Surgery
Address Bybrook
Kennington
Ashford
TN24 9JZ
Employer's website https://www.hayesbankmedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)