Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivatedAdvanced Paramedic Practitioner (APP) to join our multidisciplinary teamat Farnham Park Health Group. The role will focus on providing high-qualitypatient care by supporting clinical staff in managing acute and chronicconditions, undertaking home visits, and contributing to Quality and OutcomesFramework (QOF) achievement work. The successful candidate will play a key rolein reviewing blood test results, prescribing medications within their competency,and supporting administrative functions to ensure effective patient management.

This is an opportunity to join a successful, growingorganisation that is committed to seeking new, creative, and better ways todeliver and develop our services. The successful candidate will be keen to workin a supportive team and integrated learning environment with a drive forpatient care and a patient centred approach. We have a weekly clinical meetingwith representation of all members of the practice. You will have an interestin primary care, triage, minor and chronic illness practice work. This role ispivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies soself-motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within generalpractice is essential.

Main duties of the job

MainDuties:

-Be the first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems. Making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.

-Refer patients to alternative care setting where appropriate.

-Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.

-Provide patient education on managing health conditions and preventative care.

-Ensure clinical correspondence is appropriately managed.

About us

Based in Farnham Centre for Health, the practice is an innovative, friendly, forward-thinkingpractice, working collaboratively within Farnham PCN. The successful applicantwill share our ethos and commitment to delivering the best possible care to ourpatients. We have 3 Partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 1 Paramedic Practitioner,Clinical Pharmacist and an excellent multi-skilled practice nurse team. Listsize 15,500. Rapid Health, EMIS Web, AccuRX & Docman with WorkflowOptimisation. We are part of Farnham Integrated Care Services working incollaboration with local practices offering same day access for urgent carealong with MSK Practitioners and Home Visiting Services. X-ray, ultrasound andphlebotomy services available within Farnham Centre for Health. We are also aTraining Practice. CQC rated 'good'. 6 weeks annual leave pro-rata andcompetitive remuneration package, dependent on experience.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MainDuties:

-Be the first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems. Making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.

-Refer patients to alternative care setting where appropriate.

-Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.

-Provide patient education on managing health conditions and preventative care.

-Ensure clinical correspondence is appropriately managed.

Reviewing and Actioning Blood Test Results:

-Request pathology and analyse blood test results and discuss management plans with patients.

-Liaise with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate follow-up.

Supporting QOF Achievement Work:

-Contribute to QOF-related consultations via face-to-face and telephone appointments.

-Assist in chronic disease management and maintaining of registers, including monitoring and reviewing patients.

Urgent Care Support & Duty Doctor Assistance:

-Support the Duty Doctor in triaging and managing urgent, same-day patient cases.

-Conduct face-to-face and telephone triage consultations, providing urgent treatment as required.

-Undertake Duty responsibilities.

Prescribing Medications (Within Competency):

-Prescribe medications where appropriate and within the scope of practice.

-Provide medication reviews and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:

-Work alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrators to enhance patient care.

-Provide advice and guidance to colleagues, supporting best practice within the practice.

OtherResponsibilities:

Develop,implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

Implementationof group-based consultations for long term conditions

Provideadvanced, specialist care to patients as required in accordance with clinicalbased evidence and NICE guidelines

Maintainaccurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

EnsureSNOMED read codes are used effectively

Develop,implement and embed specialist patient clinics.

Supportthe team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognise,assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Bean extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to local guidelines

Supportpatients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines(within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

Liaisewith external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supportedappropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

Supportthe clinical team with safeguarding matters in accordance with local andnational policies

Job description
Job responsibilities

MainDuties:

-Be the first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems. Making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.

-Refer patients to alternative care setting where appropriate.

-Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.

-Provide patient education on managing health conditions and preventative care.

-Ensure clinical correspondence is appropriately managed.

Reviewing and Actioning Blood Test Results:

-Request pathology and analyse blood test results and discuss management plans with patients.

-Liaise with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate follow-up.

Supporting QOF Achievement Work:

-Contribute to QOF-related consultations via face-to-face and telephone appointments.

-Assist in chronic disease management and maintaining of registers, including monitoring and reviewing patients.

Urgent Care Support & Duty Doctor Assistance:

-Support the Duty Doctor in triaging and managing urgent, same-day patient cases.

-Conduct face-to-face and telephone triage consultations, providing urgent treatment as required.

-Undertake Duty responsibilities.

Prescribing Medications (Within Competency):

-Prescribe medications where appropriate and within the scope of practice.

-Provide medication reviews and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:

-Work alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrators to enhance patient care.

-Provide advice and guidance to colleagues, supporting best practice within the practice.

OtherResponsibilities:

Develop,implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

Implementationof group-based consultations for long term conditions

Provideadvanced, specialist care to patients as required in accordance with clinicalbased evidence and NICE guidelines

Maintainaccurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

EnsureSNOMED read codes are used effectively

Develop,implement and embed specialist patient clinics.

Supportthe team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognise,assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Bean extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to local guidelines

Supportpatients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines(within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

Liaisewith external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supportedappropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

Supportthe clinical team with safeguarding matters in accordance with local andnational policies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Qualified Paramedic with HCPC registration.
• -MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) or equivalent.
• -Independent Prescriber (V300) qualification.
• -Experience working in a primary care or urgent care setting.
• -Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and management skills.
• -Competency in managing chronic conditions and acute presentations.
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• -Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• -IT proficiency and preferred experience clinical systems such as EMIS.

Desirable

• -Experience in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) work.
• -Experience supporting urgent triage and duty doctor roles.
• -Previous experience working in General Practice.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• -Qualified Paramedic with HCPC registration.
• -MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) or equivalent.
• -Independent Prescriber (V300) qualification.
• -Experience working in a primary care or urgent care setting.
• -Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and management skills.
• -Competency in managing chronic conditions and acute presentations.
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• -Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• -IT proficiency and preferred experience clinical systems such as EMIS.

Desirable

• -Experience in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) work.
• -Experience supporting urgent triage and duty doctor roles.
• -Previous experience working in General Practice.

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Farnham Park Health Group
Address

Farnham Centre For Health

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

United Kingdom

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