About this role
Job summary
Gardenia and Marsh Farm Practice is a nearly 14,000 patient NHS GP Practice, located over two sites in the North of Luton, close to Leagrave Train Station. The Structure of the organisation consists of three GP Partners, Practice Manager, Lead Practice Nurse, Salaried GP and strong administrative Team, led by our Two Senior Receptionists and the nurse Team led by the Lead Nurse.
We are look for a GP Practice Paramedic to join our team.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
To assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
The post holder must own vehicle for home visits with mileage expenses remunerated by submission of a monthly mileage form. Please note it is the post holders responsibility to ensure that their car insurance is covered for business use.
About us
We are a strong team who work well together, in a friendly but busy enviroment and locally holds a good reputation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
Triage and treat acutely unwell patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team. Consulting at 15-20 minutes once competent with the clinical system. Triage and treat appropriate patients on home visits. Carry out Avoiding Unplanned Admission reviews Assist with the annual flu immunisation programme.
Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the GP supervisor (or GP on call in their absence) before making such referral.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways.
To impart knowledge and skills formally and informally to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
Works with local policies and procedures.
Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development to meet the needs of the service.
To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change to meet patient need.
Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
Undertake QOF work.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Administration and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended
Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Training and personal development
Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments.
Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate
Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring PREP requirements are met.
If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.
Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan
Liaison
As well as the nursing team, there is a need to work closely with reception, office to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the nursing team
There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies, including secondary care
Meetings
It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave.
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
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Qualified to Advanced Practitioner Level
Desirable
Qualified in Phlebotomy
Experience Essential
Experience of previous employment in a GP Practice Setting would be preferred.
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 Gardenia and Marsh Farm Practice
Address 2a Gardenia Avenue
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 2NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gardeniasurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)