Paramedic

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients via telephone or video, in practice or in their own homes

Clinically examine and assess patient needsand plan clinical care accordingly

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, as appropriate

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles,and apply principles of self-care

Occasional exposure to highly distressing or emotional circumstances such as contact with patients who may be terminally ill or their relatives

The post holder will demonstrate outstanding autonomous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced health professional. They will, whilst acting within their professional boundaries, provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment and management of care, including escalation to a more senior clinician. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnosis where appropriate, for patients within the practice.

They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Hanley,Bucknall & Bentilee PCN comprises of 4 separate member GP Practices,working together to provide patient care to a population of just over 33,500.We look after 7 care homes and support these homes with a multi-disciplinary approach. We are an enthusiastic, dynamic and friendly PCN who constantly strive to improve patient pathways and health care outcomes.

Paramedics work autonomously within the community using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills, to provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems relating to minor illness orinjury, abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches. They are health professionals who have the capability to make sound judgements in the absenceof full information and to manage varying degrees of risk when there are complex, competing or ambiguous information or uncertainty.

Clinical practice

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients via telephone or video, in practice or in their own homes
• Clinically examine and assess patient needsand plan clinical care accordingly
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition(as appropriate)
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles,and apply principles of self-care

Occasional exposure to highly distressing or emotional circumstances such as contact with patients who may be terminally ill or their relatives

Communication

• Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate effectively with patients andcarers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
• Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with all practice and non-practice based staff

Delivering a quality service

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the HCPC
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
• Deliver care according to both local and national guidelines and standards for best…