Paramedic Practitioner - Cranbrook PCN

Job responsibilities 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To deliver a high standard of patient care as a paramedic in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base As a member of a varied clinical team manage a clinical caseload, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting To assist in the development and implementation of a Triage policy for the practice To act as a Resuscitation Officer for the practice To enhance the triage services offered by the practice To provide clinical leadership within the practice 2. JOB DIMENSIONS To manage own clinical workload in general practice responding effectively to patient need and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services To mentor and support staff in developing and maintaining emergency and urgent care clinical skills Person Specification Behaviours Essential Relaxed, positive and friendly manner Tolerant, empathetic and caring approach An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and equality and diversity Committed to own professional development and a willingness to obtain necessary training and participate in on-going development Flexibility and ability to adapt to change Confident in dealing with sensitive and difficult situations with staff and patients Ability to work autonomously, be self-directed, work on own initiative and take responsibility for managing own workload as well as working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Willing to work extra hours to provide sickness/holiday relief Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written and oral Time management, prioritisation and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure Ability to diagnose and treat minor illness and recognise when referral to another health professional is necessary Ability to demonstrate and apply up-to-date clinical knowledge Evidence of good, reflective practice Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans Ability to motivate patients to improve their health Competent and confident in the use of IT Ability to accurately maintain patients electronic records Desirable An understanding of Primary Care and the Healthcare system Ability to develop local and national guidelines and protocols Awareness of professional issues within general practice Experience Essential Experience of regular management of patients with minor illnesses Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills Experience of working autonomously Desirable Previous general practice experience Experience of using SystmOne and EMIS Web Qualifications Essential Current professional registration Recognised Emergency Care Practitioner/Paramedic qualification Post-Graduate Education at Level 7 Evidence of recent CPD Desirable Prescribing qualification 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