About this role
Job summary
Walsall East 2 PCN are looking to appoint a qualified Paramedic to join our team.
We are a forward thinking PCN with patient care at the center of everything we do.
We have a team of 3 paramedics who cover across the 5 practices. The role is well embedded into all 5 practices and they appreciate the benefit that a Paramedic brings to their patient care.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Paramedic within Walsall East 2 PCN includes providing autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with acute, urgent and long-term conditions. This will be both during a clinic held at a practice and to housebound patients.
About us
We are a 5 practice Primary Care Network located in the east of Walsall. We have a population of around 43,000 patients and have a higher than national average of over 65 year olds.
The ARRS team is made up of Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GPs, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, First Contact Physios and GP assistants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Undertake same-day and urgent care appointments.
Assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.
Conduct home visits and care home visits where clinically indicated.
Request and interpret appropriate investigations within scope of practice.
Provide health promotion and self-management advice.
Maintain accurate records using EMIS Web and other approved systems.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
Clinical Duties
Manage acute presentations.
Undertake medication reviews within competency.
Recognise deterioration and escalate appropriately.
Participate in safeguarding processes.
Partnership Working
Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators, mental health practitioners and community teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- a Registered Paramedic with HCPC registration
- a degree or diploma in paramedicine
- have completed the two-year Newly Qualified Paramedic consolidation period
- have at least 3 years' experience at Band 6 level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescribing qualification
- be working towards or already have First Contact Practitioner capabilities
Experience
Essential
- autonomous clinical assessment
- excellent communication and clinical decision making skills
- knowledge of safeguarding and information governance
- -ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- experience of working within Primary Care
- experience of using EMIS Web
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
Northgate Practice
Address
Anchor Meadow Health Centre
Westfield Drive
Aldridge Walsall
West Midlands
WS9 8AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northgatepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)