About this role
Job summary
Haven Health and Howard House surgery in Felixstowe have multi-disciplinary teams who are serious about healthcare and achieving the best for all their patients but who like to work in a supportive and fun atmosphere. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Practice Paramedic to work in the community treating both Haven Health and Howard House patients. The vacancy is for approx. 15 hrs a week; however, flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.
Suitable candidates must be able to work flexibly, autonomously and proactively in the community supporting both our housebound and care home patients.
Main duties of the job
Treating both housebound and care home patients across 2 surgeries. Seeing patients across multiple practice sites, care homes and for visiting patients in their place of residence, who present with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic disease management. Providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan. Accurately triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical and drug history. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and care home ward rounds and provide access to GPs as necessary. Evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and / or referral, including admission to hospital if required. Signpost appropriately to other services. Treatment and evaluation of care. Leading on the various vaccination campaigns. Completing referrals where applicable. Working closely with GP's and debriefing following home visits. The home visiting team consists of 2 other paramedics and a community HCA.
About us
Haven Health is a high-achieving, forward-thinking practice that fosters a positive and inclusive workplace. We are a teaching and training practice, committed to professional development and continuous learning. Our clinical team includes:
GP partners and salaried GPs Advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) Practice nurses and healthcare assistants (HCAs) A dedicated medicines management team (pharmacists and Technicians) A home visiting paramedic team What we offer:
A welcoming and supportive team environment Opportunities for career development and further training A competitive salary The option to join the NHS pension scheme A host of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes Free staff parking We're within easy access of Ipswich being just 20mins away minutes away by car We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, a group of seven GP practices across Suffolk, offering extensive support and networking opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Be able to effectively assess, plan, treat and refer patients Have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively
Desirable
Experience working in primary care Phlebotomy SystmOne trained
Qualifications Essential
Be a registered paramedic, with current HCPC registration
Desirable
Have completed ENP/ ECP Minor Injuries and Minor Illness course
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 Primary Care Careers
Address Grange Farm Road
Felixstowe
Essex
IP11 2XD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)