Bordesley East Primary Care Network (PCN) would like to recruit a forward thinking and enthusiastic Paramedic to support the practices in expanding services available to our patients.
The PCN is made up of 5 member GP practices serving over 30,000 patients. We offer services ranging from Social Prescribing, Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators and Clinical Pharmacists to make a range of services more accessible to our patients.
This is a very exciting opportunity to get involved inmaking a real differencewithin primary care and supporting our patients.
The role will support practices and patients in receiving the right care the first time around.
Main focus of the job
This role will focus on but will not be limited to:
1. Supporting the PCN to look after the patient population.
2. Working closely with GPs and other primary care professionals within the PCN.
3. With support focusing on the delivery of a PCN model to reflect local priorities, health inequalities and population health management.
The role of a PCN Paramedic is to
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within Bordesley East PCN.
Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to the organisations social prescribing service and, where appropriate, other community or voluntary services
Be able to:
Perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in line with local and national guidance
Perform investigatory procedures as required and undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples within their scope of practice and within line of local and national guidance
Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (e.g., monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients)
Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit for the practice
Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the MDT, attending and contributing to meetings as required
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare and registration with the organisation
Communicate effectively with patients and where appropriate family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their health needs, results, findings and treatment choices.
Bordesley East PCN is a modern and forward-thinking PCN located in the east of Birmingham looking after over 30,000 patients. Our PCN is committed to providing high-quality medical care to our patients, using the latest technologies and innovative medical practices.
At the PCN practices, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the medical field. That's why we use cutting-edge technology to provide our patients with the best possible care. From online booking and video consultations to electronic prescriptions, we strive to make healthcare as convenient and accessible as possible for our patients.
Our team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing personalized care to every patient who we see. We believe that a patient-centred approach is essential to providing effective medical care, which is why we take the time to understand the unique needs of each patient and develop a customized treatment plan to meet their specific needs.
The PCN practices are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients in a warm and welcoming environment. We believe that healthcare should be accessible to everyone, and we strive to make this a reality through our commitment to innovation and excellence.
Qualifications
Degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent.
Have completed or currently engaged on MSc level Advanced Clinical Practice education
Professional registration with HCPC and no current issues under investigation
Driving Licence
Mentoring
CoP Dip. Primary & Urgent Care Exam
Minor illness in Adults and Children
Advanced Life Support
Advanced Paediatric Life Support
Palliative Care
Knowledge
Can demonstrate a broad base of competencies and skills
Knowledge of NICE guidelines
Understanding of legal and ethical issues/responsibilities relating to clinical practice.
Understanding of the Serious Incident Framework
Knowledge of own professional accountability and autonomous practice
Knowledge of the implementation of Care Quality
Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Swan Medical Centre
Garretts Green Lane Surgery
172 Garretts Green Lane
Birmingham
B26 2SB
https://www.swanmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)