About this role
Job summary
Holbrook and Shotley Practice located in Ipswich, have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ECPs/paramedics to join their established team, on a full-time basis, or as two part-time positions. Please apply to discuss.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, as you work alongside fellow professionals within the practice in support of one another.
Main duties of the job
Urgently respond to referrals and provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients, according to patients needs either in the practice or patient homes. Support, and continue the development of, an on-the-day emergency patient service in the practice. Accurately triage and prioritise patients, including in both emergency situations and telephone triage, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical and drug history. Evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral. Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes. Maintain accurate clinical records in an efficient manner.
About us
The Holbrook and Shotley Practice is a GP Practice across two surgery sites. We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our 8000 patients. Our practice team comprises of three GP Partners, two salaried GPs, supported by a highly experienced team of nurses, dispensers, paramedics, and reception team. More information about us:
Dispensing and training practice High QOF achievement Loyal and supportive staff 10 minutes to Ipswich town centre, one hour to London by rail Excellent schools and good local facilities including water sports, sailing, marina, golf etc
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
Qualifications Essential
Be a registered paramedic, with current HCPC registration and have post-registration experience, ideally with some being in primary care. Have completed ENP/ ECP Minor Injuries and Minor Illness course Level 6 and be a ALS/APLS provider.
Experience Essential
Be able to effectively assess, plan, treat and refer patients. Be able to evaluate patient care confidently. Have experience of working to protocols and guidelines. To exhibit excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively. Understanding of the need to work within the parameters of one's own training and capability, according to the Health and Care Professions Council. Experience of autonomous practice working and multi-professional team working. Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children.
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 The Street
Holbrook
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2QS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)