About this role
Job summary
To be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits), providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
To support our patients using an on the day telephone triage system to offer call backs, face to face appointments and signpost as appropriate
To attend to the vulnerable housebound patients in need of care on the day at their home, or care setting.
To support the practice with reviews and assessments both in the practice and our housebound / care setting patients.
To liaise with our care homes, district nurses, and other care frameworks to support patient care
Support clinicians with medical report requests if required
Promote and partake in practice campaigns which may include vaccinations
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About us
Bedford Street Surgery is a two site practice located in Bletchley, Milton Keynes with a branch site in Furzton, Milton Keynes. We currently have over 16000 patients across both sites.
We have a well established clinical MDT team consisting of paramedics, prescribing nurse practitioners, respiratory nurse, health care assistants, practice nurses, pharmacist and gps who are supported by our management and admin team of secretaries, care navigators and data quality.
Bedford Street Surgery is part of the South West Network where we are able to work together to provide our patients with additional services and care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits).
To oversea the triage board on a day to day basis to provide patients access to a clinician for on the day advice. Oversea our housebound patients by visiting at their request but also completing any essential care checks with them.
Liasie with both external sources to provide help and support to patients and also work with the staff within our network and practice. as part of an multidisciplinary team.
Work alongside our clinicians to provide on the day care and support our clinicians with regular reviews, assessments and referrals.
To attend meetings as part of a multi disciplinary team and palliative team to offer shared care.
Provide a range of services to include assessments, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage, and referring patients appropriately as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Person Specification
Licence
Essential
- Must have their own car and a clean licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic ( HCPC)
- Have ideally obtained FCP Level 1 HEE Roadmap to Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree ( Primary Care )
- FCP L1
- Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as paramedic practitioner
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
Bedford Street Surgery
Address
4 Bedford Street
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK7 8PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordstreetsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)