Advanced Paramedic Practitioner - Independent Prescriber
The post holder will be an experienced healthcare practitioner with experience in acute and urgent care. They will have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice, including independent prescribing. The post holder must be able to evidence a clinical portfolio and relevant competencies in line with the HEE national framework for advanced clinical practice. Advanced clinical practitioners are expected to work across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical, leadership, research, and education.
The post holder will practice as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Paramedic across various services, including but not limited to ABC Remote Services (uCATS, Enhanced Access, Additional Primary Care).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will autonomously undertake assessment and treatment of both acute and chronic, differentiated and undifferentiated, patient presentations.
They will determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment plan, and appropriate discharge or referral, maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring patient safety. They will serve as a clinical expert to less experienced staff, enhancing skills and knowledge, and work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will ensure a high-quality, patient-centered service is delivered in remote settings across all clinics.
About us
About Alliance for Better Care CIC: Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation uniting 74 NHS GP practices across 23 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues and their patients to transform community healthcare.
More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org
Our Values
We are honest
We are inclusive
We deliver
Services that ABC Provide
* Anti-Viral COVID medication (nMABs)
* Anticipatory Care
* Enhanced Access
* Outbreak Response
* Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support
* Urgent Care (secondary care settings)
* Urgent Care at Scale (primary care) (uCATS)
* Virtual Wards
Supervision
Regular supervisions on a one-to-one basis, including an annual formal appraisal. If in a patient-facing role, you will also receive regular Clinical Supervisions with a Clinical Supervisor.
Additional benefits include a generous annual leave allowance, NHS pension, bespoke training, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity pay, NHS discounts, Leadership Development Programme, salary sacrifice schemes, and opportunities for secondments.
Job responsibilities
Reports to: Clinical Lead/Non-Medical Prescribing Lead
Responsible to: Head of Practice Clinical Services
Salary: £50,901.77 to £57,323.66 per year, depending on experience
Hours of work: Full-time/Part-time service coverage from 08:00 to 20:00, Monday to Sunday
Base: UK-based remote working, with regular attendance at ABC offices in Surrey and Sussex
Primary duties and areas of responsibility
Clinical responsibilities
1. Independently undertake specialised assessments, diagnose, treat, discharge, or refer patients with a wide range of illnesses.
2. Ensure patient involvement in treatment planning.
3. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless care and prevent hospital admissions.
4. Refer to clinical leads or GP when a second opinion is needed.
5. Use effective communication to promote empowerment and self-management.
6. Attend clinical meetings and case conferences.
7. Serve as a clinical expert and delegate tasks appropriately.
8. Provide specialist advice on minor illnesses/injuries.
9. Identify and manage clinical risks, reporting as necessary.
Leadership / Service Delivery Responsibilities
1. Maintain accurate patient records in line with standards and policies.
2. Follow guidelines and protocols.
3. Participate in audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
4. Enhance communication networks across disciplines.
5. Gather and report service data and patient feedback.
6. Inform managers and leads of service issues and risks.
7. Contribute to service development and clinical governance.
8. Provide clinical supervision or mentorship to junior staff.
9. Stay updated on equipment use and report issues.
10. Participate in team meetings.
Education / Personal & Professional Development
1. Maintain competence and stay informed of developments.
2. Identify and pursue training needs.
3. Mentor and supervise junior staff.
4. Participate in educational activities and deliver teaching sessions.
Research / Audit
1. Evaluate patient care through audits and research.
2. Support research initiatives and disseminate findings.
3. Conduct ongoing audits to improve practice.
4. Support clinical research and innovation.
5. Utilize software for data analysis and reporting.
Person Specification
Research
* Research skills and experience in audit and research.
* Ability to implement evidence-based policies.
* Experience in publishing and guideline formulation.
Behaviours and Values
* Flexibility, teamwork, and alignment with ABC values.
* Motivated, organized, and communicative.
Leadership
* Experience in leading, managing change, and improving patient experience.
* Ability to influence organizational culture and foster innovation.
* Workload prioritization and team management skills.
* Leadership qualifications and management experience.
Qualifications
* Registration with NMC/HCPC/GPhC.
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
* BLS, CPD, supervision, and leadership qualifications.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience
* Extensive post-registration clinical experience, typically 8+ years.
* Autonomous clinical working experience.
* Experience in evidence-based, patient-centered practice.
* Commitment to clinical governance and scope of practice awareness.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary: £50,901.77 to £57,323.66 per year, dependent on experience.
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