About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our organisation and we are seeking an experienced and motivated Paramedic Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive General Practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the top of your licence within primary care, delivering high quality, patient centred care.
The post is suitable for a registered Paramedic with an Independent Prescribing qualification, or someone actively working towards prescribing and supported to complete it.
Main duties of the job
Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic conditionsUndertake same day and routine appointmentsManage minor illness, long term conditions, and urgent presentationsPrescribe safely and appropriately (where qualified)Order and interpret investigationsProvide clinical advice and support to the wider MDTContribute to service development and quality improvement initiativesMaintain accurate, high quality clinical recordsAssist with Anima Total Triage
The post holder, acting within their own professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the Practice within the clinic setting and undertaking home visits for patients who fall within their clinical remit.
You will be supported daily by a supervising GP who you will have constant contact with as required.
Please see attached information pack for full job details.
About us
Marden Medical Centre is a focal point for the local community and was rated as outstanding in our most recent CQC inspection. We provide services to 7,700 patients under a general medical services contract (GMS) including an on-site dispensary.
We work closely with our Patient Participation Group (PPG) and the registered charity, Friends of Marden Medical Centre who both make a valuable contribution to the Medical Centre and the wider community we serve. We are also a part of the Weald Primary Care Network (WPCN) and more widely West Kent Primary Care where one of our GP Partners is currently Vice-Chair. Our team have a particular focus on delivery learning and development for the PCN.
Learning and improving is central to the way we work at Marden Medical Centre. We are proud to be an accredited General Practitioner Training Practice. We provide a training and accreditation environment for GP Registrars, and multidisciplinary training for nursing students, paramedics and clinical pharmacists. As well as two GP Trainers and a GP Training Programme Director, a nurse mentor and paramedic FCP supervisor, our Team includes the Weald PCN in Community Education Facilitator and multidisciplinary education leads, and an educational project lead for Kent and Medway training hub. We encourage active learning and career development in all of our staff and believe that promoting a strong ethos of learning and development improves patient care and staff satisfaction
Job description Job responsibilities
Marden Medical Centre
Paramedic Practitioner Job Description
Post Title: Paramedic Practitioner
Hours: Hours are negotiable and flexible, full or part-time considered.
Salary: Dependant on experience but based on Band 7-8 agenda for change rates
Accountable to: The GP Partners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
Job Summary
The post holder will primarily offer paramedic practitioner skills and work collaboratively with GPs and the clinical team within the boundaries of Practice protocols and guidelines.
The post holder, acting within their own professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the Practice.
Key responsibilities and duties
This is not an exhaustive list and the role will evolve and expand as the successful candidate develops experience and confidence in working in General Practice.
Clinical practice
The post holder will be required:
To assist GPs by seeing and triaging patients requesting same day appointments and to then assess, diagnose, and develop management plans and care for those patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis in a booked clinic which may involve both face to face and telephone consultations. This will include management of patients with both acute and chronic conditions. The following exclusions will apply initially: children aged < 1 year, pregnant women, skin lesions and gynaecological/womens health problems
To liaise with the duty doctor to ensure prescribing of appropriate medication.
To deal appropriately with patients presenting at the Surgery who require immediate or emergency assessment and to initiate effective emergency care
To initiate, request and interpret appropriate investigations and referrals
To undertake some home visits within the practitioners competence.
To assess patients needs from a physiological and psychosocial perspective and to plan clinical care accordingly.
To assess and develop management plans for patients with complex needs ( including the housebound and those on the Frailty register)
To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
To develop integrated working with the GPs and Multi-disciplinary team within the Surgery and community and to coordinate meetings as required.
To provide hands on treatment room assistance if needed
Venepuncture of patients being reviewed
Administration and Professional Responsibilities
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations are recorded on the clinical computer system
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audits
Restock and maintain tidiness of clinical areas and consulting rooms when required
Monitoring laboratory results and actioning according to a defined protocol ( when time permits)
Reviewing and triage of Docman documents ( when time permits)
Training and Personal Development
There will be supervision and mentoring provided by one of the GPs or the Advanced Paramedic Practitioner for each clinical session undertaken. Learning outcomes will be discussed and recorded by the practitioner.
Personal development will be encouraged and supported. Training, development needs and performance will be assessed by an annual appraisal.
It is the individuals responsibility to meet requirements for continued professional registration, remain up to date with new and guidance, developments and to complete mandatory training.
Attendance at in-house clinical governance and other training meetings will be expected
Liaison
Work closely with the all clinical and non-clinical members of the Practice Team to promote the smooth running of the Practice
Establish and maintain good working relationships with the wider primary health care team, community health workers and secondary care departments
Confidentiality
All confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other health care workers must be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to the Practice as a business organisation must also be treated as confidential
Adherence to the Practice confidentiality and information governance policies is expected at all times.
Health and Safety
The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at work Act 1974 and should identify risks involved in work activities and undertake activities in a way that manages these risks. There is an expectation that all duties will be carried out in a manner that promotes the principles and practices of infection prevention and control in compliance with national standards and Practice policies.
Equality and Diversity
The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures , policy and national legislation
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Post registration qualification to evidence autonomous practice Understanding of patient management in primary care setting
Desirable
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in an acute Primary Care setting Sound knowledge of local primary care services Administration of medications within Patient Group Directives
Qualifications Essential
Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Degree in Paramedic Science (BSc or equivalent) Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Demonstrable experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision making Eligibility to work in the UK Willingness to undertake further training relevant to General Practice Evidence of training in minor illness, long term condition management, or urgent care Experience working within General Practice, Primary Care Network, or community healthcare
Desirable
Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) or demonstrable progress towards, or commitment to undertaking, the qualification Postgraduate qualification in Primary Care / Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc, PGDip, or equivalent)
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients autonomously: including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation, including providing health promotion and education to patients and carers Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of evidence based clinical care including developing and implementing policies and protocols Ability to liaise effectively with members from other health care providers and primary and secondary care and external agencies required Ability to work under own initiative, prioritise own workload and work within a team Ability to participate with clinical audit Ability to recognise the limits of your own practice Willingness to assist and advise on the development of the role
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 Marden Medical Centre
Address Church Green
Marden
Tonbridge
Kent
TN12 9HP
Employer's website https://www.mardenmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)