paramedic Rayleigh, England
Job description
About the Role
GP Healthcare Alliance, a federation of GP practices in Castle Point and Rochford, is hosting an innovative service to recruit an enthusiastic and committed, part-time paramedic to join Rochford District Primary Care Network. This is a part-time post, working 0.25 WTE, to include a Monday, and covering the four practices that comprise the PCN: Ashingdon Medical Centre, The Practice Leecon Way, The Puzey Family Practice and Wakering Medical Centre.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a GP, the post holder will provide care for the presenting patient, within the GP practice, focusing on history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. They will:
- demonstrate safe, clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the service.
- demonstrate critical thinking in the decision-making process.
- work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
- provide a holistic and clinical service, with support and supervision of GPs, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
- triage, take a comprehensive history, examine, diagnose, and treat/refer or a range of minor injuries/illnesses/infections as required.
About the Candidate
- Educated to degree/diploma level in paramedicine or equivalent experience.
- Healthcare professional, with an active registration with the relevant regulatory bodies.
- Completed two years ‘consolidation of learning’ period as a newly qualified paramedic.
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a band 6 (equivalent) paramedic.
- Working towards developing masters level or equivalent capability in paramedic areas of practice and has completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP/AP roadmap to practice.
- Experience of working as a senior healthcare professional undertaking home visits and/or experience in an emergency setting or clinic base.
- Working knowledge of SystmOne would be advantageous as would experience of ordering and interpreting tests on ICE.
About Us
Rochford PCN is a network made up of 6 surgeries who have 40,000 registered patients. Our vision is to work in partnership with our colleagues and patients to provide the best primary care services in the community.
Our team includes a variety of different professionals who can offer peer support and shared learning. This role will work as part of this large team that includes advanced nurse practitioners, advanced clinical practitioners, paramedics, care coordinators, social prescribers, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurse practitioners and healthcare assistants.
We encourage our team members to share ideas and to offer suggestions for how our services can be delivered to improve our patient care across our local population.
All of our PCN staff are employed by GP Healthcare Alliance (GPHA). GPHA values staff and can offer:
- NHS pension;
- A supportive and friendly working environment;
- Flexible working hours;
- 38 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (pro rata);
- Peer support;
- Support with training and development;
- Reimbursement for parking and travel expenses for attending meetings/off site sessions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
