Practice Paramedic

• Work in partnership with GPs to provide high-quality, responsive triage decisions in a timely fashion as set out in the practices PMS contract.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone, or digital consultations, including running independent minor illness clinics where appropriate.
• Assess patients, obtain detailed medical histories, and conduct comprehensive consultations as required to reach clinical triage decisions and treatment.
• Analyse, diagnose, and explain medical problems clearly and compassionately to patients and families.
• Prescribe medications where qualified as an Independent Prescriber, or contribute to prescribing decisions under supervision and agreed protocols where not yet qualified.
• Discuss with the duty clinician doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring specific treatment, hospital admission or referral.
• Recommend, arrange, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and investigations in line with clinical governance and protocols.
• Formulate evidence-based treatment and management plans, consulting or referring to supervising GP as appropriate.
• Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and preventative healthcare to promote self-management and long-term wellbeing.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care, ensuring legal, clinical, and administrative requirements are met.

• Work in partnership with GPs to provide high-quality, responsive triage decisions in a timely fashion and as set out in the practices PMS contract.
• Collaborate effectively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare and social care professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated patient care.
• Assess patients, obtain detailed medical histories, and conduct comprehensive consultations as required to reach clinical triage decisions and treatment.
• Analyse, diagnose, and explain medical problems clearly and compassionately to patients and their families.
• Where appropriate, discuss with the referring or duty clinician doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring specific treatment, hospital admission or referral.
• Recommend, arrange, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and investigations in line with clinical governance and agreed protocols.
• Formulate evidence-based treatment and management plans, consulting or referring to a supervising GP as appropriate.
• Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and preventative healthcare to promote self-management and long-term wellbeing.
• Ensure all medical equipment is maintained, clean, and in good working order.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care, ensuring legal, clinical, and administrative requirements are met.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients through triage and/or booked clinics, taking responsibility for episodes of care within own scope of competence.
• Where appropriately trained, work with a high degree of autonomy including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing.
• For those developing towards advanced practice or prescribing roles, work under appropriate clinical supervision with opportunities for progression.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive records of all patient assessments, treatments, and care plans in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Complete all documentation required for clinical, administrative, and legal purposes, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality regulations.

• Take responsibility for personal professional development, demonstrating commitment to ongoing training and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Stay up to date with current medical research, evidence-based practice, and clinical innovation through study, professional meetings, and relevant training.
• Reflect regularly on clinical practice to identify learning needs and support continuous improvement.

• Handle all information relating to patients, carers, staff, and the organisation in a strictly confidential manner.
• Adhere to data protection legislation and practice confidentiality policies at all times.
• Share information only with authorised individuals and in accordance with policy and professional standards.

• Comply with all practice health, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Use personal security systems in line with organisational guidance.
• Identify and manage risks within daily work activities, reporting hazards promptly.
• Participate in regular infection control and health & safety training (minimum annually).
• Actively promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

• Support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues at all times.
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of all individuals.
• Act in a non-judgemental and inclusive manner, promoting equality and respect across all interactions.

• Participate in the annual performance review and appraisal process.
• Take ownership of professional learning, maintaining up-to-date records of training and CPD.
• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues and mentor others as appropriate.

• Communicate clearly, compassionately, and effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Adapt communication style and methods to meet the needs of individuals.
• Promote effective teamwork and collaborative working across all practices and services.

• Contribute to the implementation and development of practice policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in clinical decision-making roles.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Sound understanding of UK healthcare regulations and best practice.
• Proficiency with clinical IT systems (preferably EMIS).
• No outstanding investigations or complaints.

Desirable

• Experience as a clinical mentor.
• Previous experience in primary care or community-based healthcare.
• Experience in end-of-life care and planning.
• Evidence of CPD that expands scope of practice.
• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Working towards Independent Prescribing qualification