Paramedic - Working for Coco PCN

You will be working closely with GP practices, prioritising and responding to practice needs with home visiting requests included within the role. Home visits are primarily in patients' homes, with treatment plans, referrals or admissions as agreed with the duty GPs as appropriate. Most work is same day - and urgent or emergency patients are prioritised and responded to appropriately.

Experience with EMIS is useful - otherwise full training will be given - although good IT skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the Paramedic Practitioner. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

• Pre-triage econsults and same day access
• Allocations/workflowing of patients to the correct clinician in the correct time frame
• Consulting with patients either F2F, by phone or by econsult
• Supporting the duty doctor with medical complexity
• Good communication with the team and patient
• Good use of IT systems- EMIS/Docmail/econsult/AccuRx
• In practice clinics for F2F appointments, Home & Care home visits also included.
• Support mentoring and supervision of students/colleagues/other health professionals as appropriate within skill set.

Applicants need to have completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic and have a further three years experience as a AFC Band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic. In addition, they need to be working towards developing academic Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and, within six months of commencement of reimbursement for that individual, have completed and been signed off formally within the clinical competencies of the FCP Roadmap.

About us

COCO PCN is an innovative, dynamic PCN combining 3 local GP Practices covering Addlestone, Chertsey and Ottershaw. We are continually seeking new ways to improve local delivery of healthcare services for our population to enable residents to live the healthiest lives possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paramedic(s) to join our multi-disciplinary team within CoCO. Primary care experience would be an advantage but is not essential. Flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively are essential skills.

We are committed to the ongoing development of the entire team, including mandatory and developmental training for all our staff. Team members are encouraged to highlight any training they feel would benefit them in the achievement of their role.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Paramedic Practitioner. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

• Pre-triage econsults and same day access
• Allocations/workflowing of patients to the correct clinician in the correct time frame
• Consulting with patients either F2F, by phone or by econsult
• Supporting the duty doctor with medical complexity
• Supporting reception with care navigation
• Good communication with the team and patient
• Good use of IT systems- EMIS/Docmail/econsult/AccuRx
• Home visits & Care home visits
• Support mentoring and supervision of students/colleagues/other health professionals as appropriate within skill set.

Applicants need to have completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic and have a further three years experience as a AFC Band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic. In addition, they need to be working towards developing academic Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and, within six months of commencement of reimbursement for that individual, have completed and been signed off formally within the clinical competencies of the FCP Roadmap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your HCPC professional registration.
• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Job Purpose

• The role of a Home Visiting Paramedic is to:
• Support the GP practice with home visits that operate during the working day.
• Work in close collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and support from GPs
• Work as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic
• Provide holistic care for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and management
• Refer and/or signpost patients in their own home or care home to other Allied Health Professionals (e.g., Community Nurses, Social Prescribers, etc.)
• Provide clinical sessions for minor illness/injury treatment
• Use advanced clinical and communication skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment
• Work as an autonomous and accountable paramedic
• Use advanced clinical and communication skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment
• Provide clinical sessions for minor illness/injury treatment
• KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Extensive experience as a Paramedic

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.