PCN Paramedic
Job overview
Do you want to work with patients where you can really make a difference to those most in need? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Paramedic to join North Solihull PCN. With a population of over 39,000 patients you will support 6 GP practices, all rated “Good” by CQC.
Main duties of the job
You will be a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, and Nurse Associate. You will work alongside a range of local providers from primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector to offer more personalised, coordinated health and social care to their local patient populations.
The role will also require you to visit patients in their own home or in a care home environment, therefore, applicants must have a clean driving license, along with their own car.
For questions relating to this post contact [email protected]
Working for our organisation
North Solihull Primary Care Network consists of 10 practices located in various sites across Chelmsley Wood, Smithswood, Kingshurst, Sheldon, Marston Green and Castle Bromwich.
As a PCN, we cover a total population of over 81000 patients with our purpose being to enable GP practices to work together in a collaborative way to develop and deliver network-based services that respond to the needs of the local population.Our aim is to sustain real improvements in both the care of our patients and our working lives.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent clinical support and care to our practice colleagues and patients and with this in mind we are committed to the development of our teams. Training and educational events form part of the support on offer to ensure you can reach your potential and our patients get the best care available.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Role Summary:
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
- To coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical responsibility for all patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
- The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
- To work within practices as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.
- The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Paramedic Registration with the HCPC
- BSc in Paramedic Science or IHCD Paramedic
- Five years post registration
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Long Term Conditions Qualifications
- Vaccination Qualifications
- Membership of College of Paramedic
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria- Experience within the NHS Ambulance Service or Primary Care
- Minor Illness Management
- Computer literate
- Telephone Triage
- Chronic Disease Management
- Audit
General
Essential criteria- Commitment to quality and best practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Willing to attend meetings as required