Job summary
HASP PCN is a network of five GP practices across Hull. We are looking for a Community Paramedic, Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our acute care team. The role is primarily to provide home visits to our housebound patients and support care home residents.
During periods of high demand there will also be a requirement to provide acute clinics at our practice sites.
Main duties of the job
The Community Paramedic/NP/ANP will work as an integral member of the HASP PCN multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within patients' homes, care homes, GP practices and community settings. The post holder will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with acute, chronic and complex health needs, helping to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve access to primary care services.
About us
This role is based at Park Health Centre and forms part of our overlay PCN team. You will be working alongside a team of 20 people supporting our patients and wider care initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes conducting home visits, running minor illness and urgent care clinics, supporting patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care, prescribing medications within scope of practice, and contributing to the delivery of Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service (PCN DES) requirements.
Please see Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic or Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
- Independent Prescriber qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD.
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport with appropriate vehicle insurance.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dr Raut Partnership
Address
Highlands Health Centre
Lothian Way
Bransholme
Hull
HU7 5DD
United Kingdom
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