Practice Paramedic - Part-Time

About the Role

Stowhealth is looking for an enthusiastic paramedic to join our team, for between 30-35 hours per week.


The main duties of the role include:

• Providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact, by attending to patients, according to their needs, either in the practice sites or patients' homes;
• Acting as an autonomous clinician, with support and guidance from the GPs;
• Proactively identifying, diagnosing and managing treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate);
• Diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan;
• Accurately triaging and prioritising patients, including in emergency situations, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event or illness, including past medical and drug history;
• Recognising, assessing and referring patients presenting with mental health needs.

About the Candidate

• Registered paramedic with HCPC
• Minimum of three years post registration with demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
• Able to provide clear, useful guidance and reports, on complex matters, to stakeholders at all levels
• Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
• Ability to support patients during acute episodes of illness and helping them to self-manage long-term conditions where feasible
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients
• High levels of health literacy
• Awareness of local services and resources for individuals, carers and families

• Advanced clinical practitioner or advanced level functional assessment qualification
• Assessor/mentorship course
• Evidence of working in a community or primary care setting
• Experience in teaching & supporting junior staff and students
• Excellent motivational and influencing skills
• Knowledge of a range of technology and digital tools that can be used support health and wellbeing
• Sound understanding of disease prevention (primary, secondary and tertiary) and how patients can build prevention into their lifestyle
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and SystmOne
• Understanding of current issues facing the NHS
  

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.