Paramedics work autonomously within the community using their enhancedclinical assessment and treatment skills, to provide first point ofcontact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problemsrelating to minor illness or injury, abdominal pains,chest pains and headaches. They are health professionalswho have the capability to make sound judgements in the absence of fullinformation and to manage varying degrees of risk when there are complex,competing, or ambiguous information or uncertainty.
Main duties of the job
* Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and, as appropriate, provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals
* Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate
* Perform and interpret ECG's and investigatory procedures as required
* Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain community services
* Communicate pro-actively with all colleagues across the multi disciplinary team
* Maintain accurate health records
* Prescribe, issue and review medications as appropriate following NICE guidelines
* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs
* Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions
* Carry out home visits for both acute and ongoing symptoms
About us
Kington Medical Practice is a surgery of just over 7300 patients set in rural Herefordshire. We are a friendly team offering excellent patient care and encourage all aspects of learning and development.
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
* Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and, as appropriate, provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals
* Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate
* Perform and interpret ECG's and investigatory procedures as required
* Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain community services
* Communicate pro-actively with all colleagues across the multi disciplinary team
* Maintain accurate health records
* Prescribe, issue and review medications as appropriate following NICE guidelines
* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs
* Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions
* Carry out home visits for both acute and ongoing symptoms
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
* Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience.
* Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes and implement and evaluate care plans
* Experience of working with Emis Web
Qualifications
* BSc in a training programme approved by the college of paramedics.
* Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 11
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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