Paramedic

The Paramedic will act as a specialist clinical resource, working autonomously within the community to assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients presenting with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions related to minor illness or injury. Collaborating closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, the role involves delivering holistic, patient-centred care, supporting self-care and informed decision-making. The post holder will also be required to carry out home visits and must have access to a vehicle, with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed in line with the organisations policy.

Clinical

visits as assessed and when appropriate

triage of acute presentations including telephone triage

the running a minor illness/ injury walk-in service

training of frontline staff

referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally

guidance and protocols

interpretation

ad hoc clinical tasks

accurate documentation of every patient contact

Professional

annual individual performance review, taking responsibility for maintaining a

record of own personal and professional development

professional development as required by the role to ensure thatup-to-date

evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained

effectiveness of your clinical practice through quality andassurance strategies

such as the use of audit and peer review

Practice Meetings

policies, procedures and guidelines

treating patients presenting with minor illness

patients wishing to see a health care professional, making anynecessary referrals to

other members of the primary health care team

problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP

before making such referral.

practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries ofcompetence, and to

acknowledge limitations.

general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary

and secondary health care team as necessary

surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients

and families.

autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that

personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.

assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using

diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.

medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local

pathways.

informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best

practice within the work environment.

all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.

accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.

evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high

quality patient care.

policies and procedures.

performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own

knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order

to meet the needs of the service.

the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in

order to meet patient need.

positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

and investigatory procedures

collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.

Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

"No canvassing or recruitment agencies, please."

The Mandeville Practice is committed to delivering outstanding clinical services to our NHS patients. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient focused care from the first point of contact through to diagnosis and treatment. We promote a respectful and inclusive working environment and believe that our patients come first in everything we do.

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