Advanced Paramedic Practitioner - Independent Prescriber; Weekends Job Horley area,England UK,Healthcare

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced healthcare practitioner to join our thriving and talented team for Saturday and/or Sundays. As the successful candidate, you will have a background in acute/urgent care, ideally have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice, and must be independent prescribing. You will also be able to evidence a clinical portfolio and relevant competencies in line with the HEE national framework for advanced clinical practice.

As the post-holder, you will practice as an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner across various services, including but not limited to ABC Remote Services (uCATS, Enhanced Access, Additional Primary Care, Smoking Cessation and ADHD Primary Care Connect), autonomously undertaking assessment and treatment of acute and chronic, differentiated and undifferentiated, patient presentations.

You will determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment plan and appropriate discharge, or refer, as indicated whilst maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring patient safety. You will be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff, enhancing skills and knowledge, and work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team. Training will be provided in the prescribing of smoking cessation medication as part of a collaborative service with West Sussex County Council.

Whilst the role is fully remote, you will be required to attend our Horley office for induction and attend meetings on a quarterly basis. We have 12-hour Saturdays/Sundays shifts available.

Main duties of the job

To independently undertake specialised clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge, or appropriately refer, patients with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses.
To ensure patients are fully involved in the design and implementation of their treatment plans.
To ensure effective coordination and liaison with multidisciplinary teams across primary and secondary care, statutory and voluntary disciplines/groups to provide a seamless service to patients and their carers and prevent hospital admission where urgent care is required.
To undertake assessments as part of the ADHD Primary Care Connect service, diagnosing and prescribing medication as appropriate and with the support of the Consultant Psychiatrist
To prescribe smoking cessation medication in line with service protocols
To refer appropriately to clinical leads/supervising GP/Consultant Psychiatrist where a second opinion, or supervision, is required.
To adapt styles of communication appropriately to promote empowerment, self-management, and health education for patients.
To attend clinical case conferences, MDTs, review and clinical meetings as required.
To be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff within the team.
To delegate duties/tasks to other members of staff where appropriate.
Provide specialist advice relating to minor illness and/or injury to local healthcare teams, patients, relative, and carers.

About us

Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites 74 NHS GP practices across 23 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare is managed within the community.

As a membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our members and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the local area.

We work with and listen to our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities.

Job responsibilities Leadership Service Delivery Responsibilities

To ensure that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with recognised standards and ABC policies and use of the electronic patient records system. This includes
Documenting full and accurate record of assessments, investigation, procedures, treatment, and aftercare.
Supporting colleagues to maintain good and complete records.
Working closely with the administration and/or operations team, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate.
Contributing to the read-coding of patient data.
Work within local and national guidelines and protocols
To participate in audits and use the results, current research and government guidelines, to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, and to share knowledge with other healthcare…