Paramedic for PCN including Home Visiting

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, examinations, diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide high-quality home visits to patients unable to attend the practice.
• Develop and review individualised care and treatment plans, including appropriate investigations and follow-up.
• Recognise and appropriately manage acutely unwell or deteriorating patients, escalating care when required.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care.
• Support patients and families through clear communication, education and advice.
• Make appropriate referrals and onward care arrangements.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participate in professional development, training and quality improvement.
• Work within all relevant clinical, safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and professional standards.

• Take medical histories, perform examinations and arrange appropriate investigations and treatment.
• Develop and review care plans, escalating or referring patients where appropriate.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating or acutely unwell patients.
• Provide health education and support patients and families with self-management and prevention.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social care and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure clinical equipment is maintained and fit for use.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with information governance, data protection and organisational policies.

• Participate in appraisal, clinical audit and quality improvement where appropriate.

• Identify, report and manage risks and hazards appropriately.
• Complete mandatory training and maintain relevant knowledge and competencies.

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external healthcare partners, adapting communication where required.

• Contribute to service development, audit and improvements in patient care.

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.
• Level 7 postgraduate qualification or equivalent advanced clinical experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice.
• Good understanding of UK healthcare regulations and professional standards.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach with a commitment to quality care.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary and collaborative working.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle.

• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Working knowledge of EMIS.
• Additional community healthcare qualifications.
• Experience of working within or contributing to multidisciplinary teams.

Essential

• Essential Qualifications and Experience
• * Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• * Educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or an equivalent qualification.
• * Holds a current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate.
• * Has successfully completed the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic.
• * Has a minimum of three years experience working at Band 6 or equivalent level as a paramedic.
• * Holds, or is working towards, a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, such as Advanced Paramedic Practice, Advanced Clinical Practice or Healthcare Management.
• * Is working towards developing Masters-level or equivalent capability within their area of paramedic practice.
• * Will be required, within six months of commencement of reimbursement (or a longer period where agreed with the commissioner), to have completed and been formally signed off against the clinical pillar competencies within the Paramedic FCP/AP Roadmap to Practice.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of computers and EMIS clinical system
• Additional qualifications in community healthcare
• Experience in a home visiting or primary/community healthcare setting.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• * Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Paramedic Practice, Advanced Clinical Practice, Healthcare Management or another relevant discipline
• * Experience of working in primary care, urgent care or an advanced clinical practice role.
• * Experience of developing and applying advanced clinical skills within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

Essential

• level 6 and above
• Essential Qualifications and Experience
• * Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• * Educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or an equivalent qualification.
• * Holds a current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate.
• * Has successfully completed the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic.
• * Has a minimum of three years experience working at Band 6 or equivalent level as a paramedic.
• * Holds, or is working towards, a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, such as Advanced Paramedic Practice, Advanced Clinical Practice or Healthcare Management.
• * Is working towards developing Masters-level or equivalent capability within their area of paramedic practice.
• * Will be required, within six months of commencement of reimbursement (or a longer period where agreed with the commissioner), to have completed and been formally signed off against the clinical pillar competencies within the Paramedic FCP/AP Roadmap to Practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience in a home visiting or primary/community healthcare setting.