To be part of a PCN paramedic team and to work autonomously as a lone practitioner without direct supervision. The role will involve the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. The post holder will work within their level of competency.
Key relationships:
PCN Paramedics
Practice staff
Care homes
Ambulance staff
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To deliver a high standard of patient care within the network, using advanced autonomous clinical skills and a broad, in-depth theoretical knowledge base.
As a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, respond to and manage a range of patient health care needs within a primary care setting.
To work across local care interfaces in order to deliver an integrated service intended to reduce waiting times for patients accessing urgent care, reduce unnecessary A & E attendances and reduce the demand for hospital admissions by accessing the right care at the point of need.
To maintain accurate records of clinical care provided, including adverse events using EMIS.
To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.
To provide ward round style consultations to our care homes.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Main duties of the job
About us
North Cornwall Coast Primary Care Network is a progressive, successful network of three North Cornwall Coast GP practices covering circa 21,000 patients. Building on established links with Cornwall ICA and partner organisations, we are developing an ambitious joint plan to the improve health and well‑being for our patients.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients in a variety of non‑clinical settings according to the patients needs.
To support a model of on‑the‑day care within practices.
To work as an autonomous practitioner, providing clinical care (including telephone triage, diagnosis, treatment, referral, review or discharge) as appropriate, utilising a range of advanced skills and expert knowledge for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
To work as part of the practice team providing care in a variety of clinical and non‑clinical settings (including residential care, patients homes and other settings as necessary).
To use broad clinical guidelines (NICE etc.) relating them to individual cases, providing assistance and feedback to the organisation and others on how these should be interpreted.
To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.
To provide clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate including attendance at MDT meetings, planning meetings and case conferences as required.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to the individual, is non‑judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional Development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Design and conduct clinical audits in own area of practice.
Utilise audit data to identify opportunities for quality improvement in the paramedic team and wider MDT.
Provide performance management support to the team to enable delivery of a quality service.
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services
The post-holder will:
Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
Participate in audit where appropriate.
Qualifications
- Current registered Paramedic (HPC) or Emergency Care Practitioner. Applicants must have a recognised Advanced Practitioner qualification / higher degree e.g. Bsc, Pg Dip or Msc in advanced practice.
- Independent prescribing qualification.
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.
