Paramedic for General Practice

To provide home visits for patients across two practices Weavers

Medical and Mawsley Branch for same days conditions and/or

review/exacerbations of existing conditions.

To undertake all data recording ensuring all patient contacts are

recorded in line with current protocols and guidance.

To work as part of an MDT to deliver care to patients.

To work under the clinical supervision of a GP at all times.

WEAVERS MEDICAL

PARAMEDIC IN PRIMARY CARE

TitleParamedic in Primary Care

BandBand 6

Responsible toThe Partners

LocationWeavers Medical, Prospect House, Kettering

Hours per day7.5 hours per day (Full time) 37.5 hours per week

10.00am 6.00pm Monday - Friday

Contract TypePermanent

Main Purpose

To provide home visits for patients of Weavers Medical, for same days conditions and/or review/exacerbations of existing conditions.

To undertake all data recording ensuring all patient contacts are recorded in line with current protocols and guidance.

To work as part of an MDT to deliver care to patients.

To work under the clinical supervision of a GP at all times.

Key Tasks

Same Day Home Visits

a) To undertake on the day home visits patients home or care home as triaged and directed by the on call GP.

b- To work autonomously within the community utilising enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills to deliver patient interventions for acute medical conditions.

c- To undertake baseline observations for all patients visited.

d- To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral.

e- To liaise with the on call GP and request advice and support as required.

f- To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.

g- To treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice.

h- To arrange admission to hospital in line with current protocols and advice from the on call GP.

i- To advise and support patients on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.

j- To ensure all patient contacts are added to the patient record on the same day the visit is undertaken, providing a full and accurate record of decision making and using ARDEN templates for recording the data.

Review/Exacerbations of existing conditions

a- To undertake planned review visits for patients with existing conditions or exacerbation of current illness.

b- To assess and treat patients as advised by the on call GP and according to QOF and/or NICE guidelines.

c- To ensure all patient contacts are added to the patient record on the same day the visit is undertaken, providing a full and accurate record of decision making and using ARDEN templates for recording the data.

Support of Regular Vaccination Programmes

a- To assist the clinical team with regular, planned vaccination programmes for housebound patients. Vaccinations may include: flu, COVID vaccination boosters, Shingles and pneumococcal.

Other Tasks

a) Any other duties as considered relevant to the post.

Professional development/special requirements of the post

Must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Paramedicine or equivalent experience.

Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC.

Must have completed 2 year Consolidation of Learning period.

Must have a further 3 years post registration work experience at band 6 or higher.

Must have demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.

To have a full driving license.

To have access to a vehicle to be used for home visits.

Administration and Liaison

To ensure all communication media are checked during every duty period to facilitate good timely awareness and communication throughout the practice.

To report and write up any significant events or complaints and discuss with the practice manager and/or GP partner on duty.

Weavers Medical in Kettering is a town centre practice while the Mawsley branch is a village setting.

Qualifications

Experience

Driving - Transport