Clinical Lead Paramedic Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary This is a great opportunity for a registeredHCPC/Nurse to work in a friendly, multi-disciplinary team.
As part of theClinical Assessment Team (CAT) you will work alongside GPs assessing andtriaging patients.
This will include same day triage and as appropriate providea definite treatment (including prescribing medications) or make necessaryreferrals to other members of the primary care team.
Main duties of the job Advise patients on general healthcare, including self-management and signposting.
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Support the team with clinical emergencies.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Supervise and line manage Paramedic Practitioner, (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) and GP Assistants, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Ensure the clinic is well-organised and that all equipment is maintained in good working order.
About us Flansham Park Health Centre is atraining Practice with 4 dedicated GP Partners and 5 Salaried GP's supported bya team of highly professional clinical and non-clinical staff to provide thehighest possible standard of care to over 13,200 patients.Applicants who are patients of Flansham Park Health Centre:FlanshamPark Health Centreconsidersthat employing staff who are patients of the practice has significantdisadvantages both to the patient and to the practice.
Please note therefore that if yourapplication is successful, you will be required to register elsewhere.
Job description Job responsibilities Tobe responsible for the management of the Paramedic/ Advanced Nursing & GPATeam.
The Clinical Lead Paramedic Practitioner (PP) or Advanced NursePractitioner (ANP) has been assessed as competent in practice using theirexpert clinical knowledge and skills.
They have the freedom and authority toact and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment ofpatients.
ThePP/ANP provides an opportunity for patients to receive timely care and negateunnecessarily delay in receiving treatment and without the need to refer to aGP.
Support the GPs through providing home visits,undertaking urgent on the day clinics.Under the supervision of the GP, provide general medical care,assessments, evaluation, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing anddelivery of clinical policy and procedure.Run the duty day with the GPWork as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and asappropriate provide a definite treatment (including prescribing medicationsfollowing policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinicalguidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to othermembers of the primary care team.Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-managementwhere appropriate, including signposting patients to the organizations socialprescribing service and where appropriate, other community or voluntaryservicesLine Manage Clinical Lead (Paramedic, Advanced Nursing & GPATeam)Provide advanced, care topatients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and Undertakethe collection of pathological specimensRequest pathology/investigatory proceduresProcess and interpret pathology and other test results as requiredMaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extantlegislationEnsure read/SNOMED CT codes are used effectivelyPrioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelySupport the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesBe an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extantguidanceSupport patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or overthe counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually asrequiredContribute to practice targets (QOF etc.
), complying with localand regional guidanceLiaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient issupported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.
)Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safepractice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individualSupport the clinical team with all safeguarding matters inaccordance with local and national policiesUnderstand practice and local policies for substance abuse andaddictive behaviour, referring patients appropriatelyPerformspecialist health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in linewith local and national guidancePerformand interpret ECGsSupportthe delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (,monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients)Communicateat all levels across organizations ensuring that an effective, person-centeredservice is deliveredCommunicateproactively and effectively with all colleagues across the MDT, attending andcontributing to meetings as requiredCommunicateeffectively with patients and, where appropriate, family members and theircarers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding theirphysical health needs, results, findings and treatmentchoices Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in paramedicine or educated at Masters Level in clinical practice or equivalent experience Active Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic or The Nursing and Midwifery Council as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner Be an independent prescriber Desirable Post graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment Experience Essential Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic Experienced in triage Experienced in dealing with a range of clinical conditions Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgmental way Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Ability to use discretion and sensitivity Ability to work on own initiative Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals High levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines High level of written and oral communication skills Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety