This Practice Paramedic post sits within Gardenia and Marsh Farm Practice, an NHS GP practice serving close to 14,000 patients across two sites in north Luton. The work centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating patients who present with minor illness or minor injury, with referral or signposting where needed. Much of it is autonomous and clinical, and it includes community home visits, which require the post holder to use their own vehicle. Registration with the HCPC and advanced practitioner qualification are essential.
What the job involves
- Triage and treat acutely unwell patients and those with minor illness or injury attending the surgery, referring to the wider primary care team as needed
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients in the community, including on home visits
- Prescribe and issue medications under practice policy, patient group directives and local pathways
- Carry out Avoiding Unplanned Admission reviews
- Take pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples and swabs, and perform investigations requested by GPs
- Discuss patients needing secondary care referral with the GP supervisor or GP on call first
- Educate patients on self-care so they can make informed choices about their treatment
- Keep accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and the clinical computer system up to date
- Submit item of service claims accurately and complete patient health and registration documentation
- Assist with the annual flu immunisation programme
- Undertake QOF work
- Teach and train students and colleagues, and take part in audit and practice change
Qualifications
- Qualified to advanced practitioner level
Registration & licences
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Other
- Own vehicle for home visits, with car insurance covering business use
Nice to have
- Qualified in phlebotomy
- Previous experience in a GP practice setting
What’s offered
- Mileage expenses paid monthly on submission of a mileage form
- Yearly appraisal with training in line with practice requirements
- Personal development encouraged and supported by the practice
- Full training provided if the role is expanded
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
