As a Primary Care Paramedic Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering acute care within the surgery. Working autonomously but with full clinical support, you will manage patients presenting with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, as well as long-term conditions where appropriate. You will assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients who attend the surgery. The post holder will have telephone, face to face and home visit appointments.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients
- Manage same-day appointments, triage, and home visits
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals
- Support the management of long-term conditions and care planning
- Promote health education and prevention
- To treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice
- To signpost appropriately to other services
- Assist in maintaining accurate data collection
- Effectively manage own time and workload
- Support and participate in shared learning across the practice
About us
Trinity Medical Centre are looking for a Paramedic Practitioner to join our 25,000 patient practice in the centre of Hove. Being part of the Trinity Medical Centre team means a supportive and friendly environment in a fantastic, modern health centre in the heart of Hove. We are a forward-thinking, friendly GP surgery committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Trinity Medical Centre are looking for a Paramedic Practitioner to join our 25,000 patient practice in the centre of Hove. Being part of the Trinity Medical Centre team means a supportive and friendly environment in a fantastic, modern health centre in the heart of Hove. We are a forward-thinking, friendly GP surgery committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
The Role
As a Primary Care Paramedic Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering acute care within the surgery. Working autonomously but with full clinical support, you will manage patients presenting with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, as well as long-term conditions where appropriate. You will assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients who attend the surgery. The post holder will have telephone, face to face and home visit appointments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients
- Manage same-day appointments, triage, and home visits
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals
- Support the management of long-term conditions and care planning
- Promote health education and prevention
- To treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice
- To signpost appropriately to other services
- Assist in maintaining accurate data collection
- Effectively manage own time and workload
- Support and participate in shared learning across the practice
What we're looking for
- Forward-thinking, proactive and committed Paramedic Practitioner
- Registered Paramedic with the HCPC
- Experience in an urgent care or primary care setting is desirable
- Independent prescriber or willingness to work towards it (desirable)
- Excellent clinical, communication, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Confident and efficient using Microsoft Office and IT-based patient clinical systems, EMIS is preferable
- Current DBS check
- Occupation Health Clearance
- Knowledge of Adult and Child Safeguarding procedures and referral pathways
What We Offer
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Regular clinical supervision
- NHS pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for career development in a progressive practice and PCN
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Registered Paramedic with the HCPC
- - Current DBS check
- - Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
- - Confident and efficient using Microsoft Office and IT-based patient clinical systems, EMIS is preferable
- - Experience in an urgent care or primary care setting is desirable
- - Independent prescriber or willingness to work towards it (desirable)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Trinity Medical Centre
Address
1 Goldstone Villas
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 3AT
