Paramedic / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) (30hrs - Full Time)

• Triage and treat patients at home or in the surgery wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team / community teams including local frailty hub. This will also involve some telephone triage.
• Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP before making such referral.
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
• Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
• Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
• To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
• Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways.
• To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
• To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
• To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
• Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
• Works with local policies and procedures.
• Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
• To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, urine samples etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

Essential

• 3 years post registration working experience
• Experience of working to protocols, guidelines and Patient Group or Patient Specific Directives
• Significant experience assessing and managing patients presenting with minor illness and acute or undifferentiated conditions.
• Experience working autonomously in primary care, urgent care, A&E, GP Out of Hours or a similar setting.
• Experience undertaking clinical home visits and managing patients in community settings.

Desirable

• 2 years experience of working as a Advanced Paramedic, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) in one of the following:
• General Practice
• WIC/MIU
• GP OOHs
• A&E

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge of unscheduled care practice
• Excellent clinical skills
• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Confidence in managing clinical uncertainty and undifferentiated presentations.
• Ability to independently assess risk, formulate management plans and recognise when escalation or referral is required.

Essential

• Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with current professional registration and no restrictions on practice.
• Qualified and practising as an Advanced Paramedic, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development relevant to advanced clinical practice.
• Full valid EU driving licence

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to evidence sound writing, verbal and listening skills
• Personal understanding and use of English language
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team