Pcn Paramedic - Walsall, United Kingdom - OurNet Health Services Ltd
3 weeks ago
Description
PCN Paramedic
Salary:
Depending on experience
Pension:
NHS Pension
Working Pattern:
Full-time
Working closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and take direction from them as to the needs of the service.
To work as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating treatment as appropriate.
To proactively manage housebound / care home patients to increase the quality of care provided to this vulnerable group of patients.
To utilise telephone triage for all home visit requests where appropriate
To collaborate with GPs, nursing staff and non-clinical support staff.
Use their individual skill and experience in order to make a positive contribution to the organisation.
To develop innovative concepts, models, methods and practices which deliver new and improved primary care services to meet the changing needs of primary care.
To provide education and training to other staff and students as appropriate and to take a lead role in encouraging teamwork and sharing best practice.
To promote healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention in particular to housebound patients.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:
Essential criteria
Current Registered Paramedic Practitioner (HPC)
- Minor Illness course / qualification.
Minimum 5 years post registration experience.
Desirable criteria
Completed ACP Course (Degree Level)
Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
Experience and /or qualification in Mentoring
Relevant / Associated MSc
Benchmarking
Leading a team
Clinical Audit & Research
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
Minimum 5 years post registration experience
Working / worked as a paramedic in primary care
Understanding of national and local guidelines
Desirable criteria
Previous experience of Non
- Medical prescribing
Leading a team
Clinical Audit & Research
Ability to service improve and develop models for change
Project management
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential criteria
Clinical governance issues in primary care
Patient group directives and associated policy
Clinical leadership skills
Communication skills, both written and verbal
Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Management of patients with long-term conditions
Management of patients with complex needs
Clinical examination skills
Accountability of own role and other roles within the multi
- disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
Wider health economy
Skills of managing minor illness / minor injuries
Assessment / Diagnosis / Treatment of diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions
Knowledge of Public Health Issues in the area
Salary:
£1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
PCN Paramedic
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