Paramedic Practitioner Or Nurse Practitioner

Job summary:The role will provide a Paramedic Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner resource for health care professionals andservice users, working in collaboration with other members of theMultidisciplinary Team.To work within the community,as an autonomous, accountable, Specialist / Advanced Paramedic, in theprovision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment,management and treatment, to deliver high quality patient services.To assess, manage, treat,refer and/or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery withundifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minorinjury.The post holder will useadvanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promotingself-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.Job responsibilities:Housebound home visit requestsManaging and treating patientspresenting with minor illnessTriage and treat patientswishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals toother members of the primary health care teamPatients with problems needingreferral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP beforemaking such referralEnsure clinical practice issafe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and toacknowledge limitationsAdvise patients on generalhealth care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primaryand secondary health care team as necessaryWork from the surgery andwithin communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients andfamiliesWork as an autonomouspractitioner, in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council.Ensure that personal andprofessional clinical standards are maintainedUndertake assessment forpatients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnosticskills and initiation of investigations where appropriatePrescribe/issue medications asappropriate following policy, patient group directives NICE (national) andlocal clinical guidelines and local care pathways.Formally and informally impartknowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practicewithin the work environmentCommunicate at all levelswithin the team ensuring an effective service is deliveredMaintain accurate,contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultationEnsure evidenced-based care isdelivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high-quality patientcareWork within local policies andproceduresEnhance own performancethrough Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge andbehaviours to meet the needs of the serviceAchieve and demonstrate agreedstandards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needsof the serviceParticipate in the auditprocess, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meetpatient needActively participate inmentoring and supervision, plus practice-derived CPD opportunitiesContribute positively to theeffectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleaguesPathological specimens andinvestigatory proceduresUndertake the collection ofpathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
Performinvestigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by the GPsAdministration andprofessional responsibilitiesParticipate in theadministrative and professional responsibilities of the practice teamEnsure the clinical computersystem is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amendedEnsure appropriate items ofservice claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practiceadministratorEnsure accurate completion ofall necessary documentation associated with patient health care andregistration with the practiceEnsure collection andmaintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reportsand auditAttend and participate inpractice meetings as requiredTraining and personaldevelopmentTraining requirements will bemonitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practicerequirements.Complete the PCN road map course locally.
Time and support will be given.Personal development will beencouraged and supported by the practice.
It is the individuals responsibilityto remain up to date with recent developments.Participate in the educationand training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all membersof the practice team where appropriateMaintain continued educationby attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary forprofessional development, ensuring PREP requirements are metIf it is necessary to expandthe role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.Develop and maintain aPersonal Learning PlanLiaisonWork closely with themulti-professional, management and administration teams to ensure the smoothrunning of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevantperson and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the teamThere is also the need toestablish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies,including secondary and social careMeetings:It will be necessary to attendand contribute to various practice meetings as requested.
The only reason fornot attending will be annual, study or sick leaveConfidentiality:In the course of seekingtreatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitiveinformation in relation to their health and other matters.
They do so inconfidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacyand act appropriatelyIn the performance of theduties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access toconfidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staffand other healthcare workers.
They may also have access to information relatingto the practice as a business organisation.
All such information from anysource is to be regarded as strictly confidentialInformation relating topatients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of thepractice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with thepractice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protectionof personal and sensitive dataEquality and diversity:The post-holder will supportthe equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, toinclude:Acting in a way thatrecognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that isconsistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.Respecting the privacy,dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleaguesPersonal/Professionaldevelopment:The post-holder willparticipate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part ofthis employment, such training to include: Participation in an annualindividual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaininga record of own personal and/or professional development.
Reflective practice andportfolio building.
Taking responsibility for owndevelopment, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activitiesto others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive tomaintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members toissues of quality and risk.
Assess own performance andtake accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to theeffectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and makingsuggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.Work effectively withindividuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manage own time,workload and resources.
Communication:The post-holder shouldrecognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will striveto: Communicate effectively withother team members.
Communicate effectively withpatients and carers.
Recognise peoples needs foralternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to theimplementation of services: The post-holder will:Apply practice policies,standards and guidance.
Discuss with other members ofthe team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
Participate in audit whereappropriate.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCOF) Level 11 Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics Nurse Practitioner Full UK driving license Desirable Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics non-medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Essential Knowledge experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans working towards advanced clinical practitioner status mentorship or supervisory skills training ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills Analysis skillsability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues experience of working within a primary care setting evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills Desirable Desirable Experience of general practice and/or secondary care Any desirable/additional specialty specific requirements