We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Paramedic. You will provide advanced medical care and support to patients in their homes, ensuring high quality, patient-centred care. This role is pivotal in supporting our GP practices in undertaking home visits and in reducing hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes by delivering timely and effective healthcare services in a home setting.
Responsibilities
In liaison with the practice GP deliver high quality, responsive healthcare services to patients in their homes, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up care.
Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, and social care providers, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse, diagnose and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits.
Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
Perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures including Point of care ECG and Bloods.
Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
Order laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising doctor(s).
Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to Supervising doctor(s) as appropriate.
Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive measures to promote self-management and long-term wellbeing.
Ensure medical equipment is maintained, clean, and in good working order.
Qualifications
Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate
Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Advanced Paramedic Practice, Healthcare Management).
Additional qualifications in community healthcare.
Essential
2 Years Post NQP or 4 Years post registration
BSc in Paramedic Science or evidence of study at Level 6
Ability and willingness to study at Level 7
Experience of working in a clinical decision-making role
Driving license with no more the 5 points
No outstanding investigations or complaints
Available at least 3 weekdays per week and 2 or 3 weekend days per month on a rolling rota
Desirable
Level 7 Modules in Advanced Practice inc. Advanced Assessment
Having worked as a clinical mentor
Experience in primary care
Experience in end-of-life planning
Evidence of CPD that extends or expands knowledge / scope of practice
Personal Qualities and Skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with colleagues within and external to the organisation
A clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services
Empathetic and patient-centred approach.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
Focused on delivering objectives and improvements to patient services.
Works to meet the needs of NICS
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
Openness to explore alternative working practices
Flexibility to work outside core office hours
Full UK driving licence
Access to a road worthy motor vehicle to support provision of the service.
Call-To-Action
If you are passionate about making a difference in emergency healthcare, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team at North West Surrey Integrated Services!
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