Haven Health and Howard House surgery in Felixstowe have multi-disciplinary teams who are serious abouthealthcare and achieving the best for all their patients but who like to workin a supportive and fun atmosphere. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiasticand flexible Practice Paramedic to work in the community treating both Haven Health and Howard House patients.
Suitable candidatesmust be able to work flexibly and autonomously in the community supporting both our housebound and care home patients. It is not necessary to hold a prescribing qualification for this role but it is however, necessary to be a proactive team member
The vacancy is for approx. 15-20 hrs a week, over 2 or 3 days; however, flexibility is crucial to accommodate training,holidays and occasional sickness.
Within easy accessof Ipswich, (20 minutes). We have established teams witha strong focus on customer service and communication. We would love to hearfrom candidates with GP surgery experience.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will be treating both housebound and care home patients across 2 surgeries. Leading on the various vaccination campaigns. Completing referrals where applicable. Monitoring long term conditions and working closely with GP's/debriefing following home visits.
The home visiting team consists of 3 other paramedics and a community HCA.
About us
Haven Health and Howard House surgeries work collaboratively which enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
* Defined benefits scheme
* Life insurance
* Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
* Ill health benefits
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
* Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
* Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
Flexible Working Arrangements:
Additional Benefits:
* Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
* Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
* Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
* Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships
We invest in our staffs well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality, cost-effective service to the patientsof Haven Health and Howard House GP surgeries; diagnosing and prescribingtreatments and medication while working within defined procedures and protocolsas laid down by the GPs.
To work as part of a clinical team, with paramedic's GPs, Advanced NursePractitioners, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants across both practices.Working alongside non-clinical team members
To be responsible for seeing patients across multiple practice sites, care homes and for visitingpatients in their place of residence, who present with a wide range of minorillness, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic diseasemanagement; providing care for the presenting patient from initial historytaking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
The post holder will need to demonstrate safe, clinicaldecision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills.There will be the need to prioritise and triage the needs of patientsaccordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in theappropriate manner.
KeyResponsibilities
Ensure all medical notes are written contemporaneouslyand succinctly
Provideassessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending topatients according to their needs in the patientshomes/Care homes. Act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from theGPs
Proactivelyidentify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk ofdeveloping a long-term condition (as appropriate).
Diagnoseand manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug andnon-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
Accuratelytriage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations,demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of anevent/illness, including past medical and drug history.
Recognise,assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Telephonetriage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and care home ward rounds andprovide access to GPs as necessary.
Evaluateclinical information from examination and history taking and initiateappropriate treatment and / or referral, including admission to hospital ifrequired.
Signpostappropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway and torefer patients to appropriate care settings, within locally agreed healthcarepathways.
Maintainaccurate and systematic documentation of patient interactions and clinical careprovided, including adverse events.
Advise andsupport members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion anddisease prevention.
Provideclinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate.
Possibility to work in theclinic setting as required
Any otherduties within the scope of the post holder as requested by the management team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Paramedic
* Systmone Trained
Experience
* Ideally with previous experience of working in primary care. Although this does not preclude those having worked in secondary care.
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.
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