Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
The Advanced Paramedic Practitioner will work autonomously within the GP Practice and the community, using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skill set. The postholder will need to confidently provide safe care for the presenting patient which would include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. The post holder will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
The Advanced Paramedic Practitioner will practice autonomously without direct supervision and provide the following services to patients.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients according to patients needs either in the practice sites or patients homes/care homes.
2. To accurately triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations.
3. To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate definitive treatment.
4. To undertake and interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care, whilst distinguishing between abnormal and normal findings in order to relate them to a possible diagnosis.
5. To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.
6. To discharge or treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
7. To maintain accurate and systematic documentation of patient interactions.
8. To assist with the daily duty list and on call triage.
9. To advise and support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.
10. To provide clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate.
11. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
12. Initiate and interpret tests and investigations as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
Fairfield surgery is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic experienced or recently qualified Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our expanding team. This is an opportunity to be involved in developing new ways of working in primary care alongside a paramedic already in post, a pharmacist and our friendly, forward‑thinking and highly supportive practice team.
Fairfield Surgery is an 8,300 patient GMS practice based in the Port Talbot Resource Centre with a friendly administrative team. There are three GP Partners with a clinical team of Practice Pharmacist, Practice Paramedic, Practice Nurses and a Health Care Worker, supported by a community team of District Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.
Our vision is to offer excellent medical care in accordance with best practice, taking care to support all our staff.
Practice Details
* Modern purpose‑built surgery
* Free parking
* Good working conditions
* NHS Pension scheme
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