PCN Paramedic

The role is for a paramedic to support primary

care as part of a CHVS team that operates during the working day, Monday to

Friday.

The paramedic will work as part of the CHVS team

but with close collaborative working with other members of the

Multidisciplinary Team and support from GPs.

To work within the community, as an autonomous,

accountable paramedic, visiting housebound and residential care home patients.

To provide holistic care for individuals

including assessment, diagnosis, and management.

To refer and/or signpost patients in their own

home or care home to other allied health professionals.

The post holder will use advanced clinical and

communication skills to provide education to patients, promote self-care and

empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.

Care occasionally may need to be provided in

other settings as required.

Assessing and treating patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed

problems in their own place of residence.

Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and

interpret findings/reports.

Assess, triage and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members

of the primary healthcare team or organise admission if required.

Have knowledge of Long-Term Condition management.

Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of

competence, and to acknowledge limitations.

Advise patients on maintaining health and refer to allied services when a health

promotion need is identified.

Support anticipatory care plans when required.

Communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring an effective

service is delivered.

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.

Work within local policies and procedures.

Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and

appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework.

Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting

own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional

development to meet the needs of the service.

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

change to meet patient need.

Actively participate in mentoring and supervision, plus practice derived CPD

opportunities.

Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work

colleagues.

Take responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and work with

other team members to ensure they are protected.

Norfolk Primary Care Ltd is a Community Interest Company. It was established to:

If you are interested in working in an organisation committed to a culture of professionalism, growth, integrity, positivity and kindness then we would love to hear from you.

Skills and Abilities

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered paramedic with 5 years post registration experience; - Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC.; - Evidence of relevant CPD.

Desirable: - Non-medical prescriber qualification.

Experience

Desirable: - Ability to use SystmOne clinical system.