Responsibilities

• In liaison with the practice GP deliver high quality, responsive healthcare services to patients in their homes, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, and social care providers, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse, diagnose and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits.
• Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
• Perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures including Point of care ECG and Bloods.
• Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
• Order laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising doctor(s).
• Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to Supervising doctor(s) as appropriate.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive measures to promote self-management and long-term wellbeing.
• Ensure medical equipment is maintained, clean, and in good working order.

Qualifications

• Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate
• Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Advanced Paramedic Practice, Healthcare Management).
• Additional qualifications in community healthcare.

Essential

• 2 Years Post NQP or 4 Years post registration
• BSc in Paramedic Science or evidence of study at Level 6
• Ability and willingness to study at Level 7
• Experience of working in a clinical decision-making role
• Driving license with no more the 5 points 
• No outstanding investigations or complaints
• Available at least 3 weekdays per week and 2 or 3 weekend days per month on a rolling rota

Desirable

• Level 7 Modules in Advanced Practice inc. Advanced Assessment
• Having worked as a clinical mentor
• Experience in primary care
• Experience in end-of-life planning
• Evidence of CPD that extends or expands knowledge / scope of practice

Personal Qualities and Skills

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with colleagues within and external to the organisation
• A clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services
• Empathetic and patient-centred approach.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Focused on delivering objectives and improvements to patient services.
• Works to meet the needs of NICS
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
• Openness to explore alternative working practices
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a road worthy motor vehicle to support provision of the service.

Call-To-Action

• NHS pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount