Advanced Clinical Practitioner for Home Visiting Service
- NHS
- Part Time
- Saint Leonards
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
The Primary and Urgent Care Alliance have a vacancy for an experienced Paramedic Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team, focusing on providing high-quality care through supporting a Home Visiting Service in the Hastings and St Leonards area.
We are seeking to appoint a paramedic with a compassionate nature, who will play a crucial role in delivering patient centred care in, addressing both acute and preventative medical needs within the comfort of patients homes. We offer a nurturing and supportive environment where you will autonomously assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate a diverse range of patients and pathologies in adherence to local and national guidelines.
You will have the full support of a remote clinical team and care coordinator to discuss cases and learning, asking for advice and learning is greatly encouraged.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in a comprehensive home visiting service within the Hastings and St Leonards area, undertaking the visiting of patients that are unable to access their GP surgery.
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or direct patients to other services within the comfort of their own homes.
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
- Demonstrate safe, clinical decision making, acting within your professional boundaries and qualifications.
- To promote self-care and empower patients to make informed choices about their health and treatment.
- Initiate and interpret tests and investigations as appropriate.
About us
Benefits:
- Company events
- Access to private primary care consultations for acute illness for the employee and their immediate family* via Aceso Health, part of the Primary and Urgent Care Alliance
- Development opportunities into other clinical work based on experience.
- Clinical mentorship for further education modules including support for non-medical prescribing.
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for a Paramedic to join the Primary and Urgent Care Alliance to support a Home Visiting Service in the Hastings an St Leonards area.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner in patient homes working in collaboration with nine GP practices. You will assess patients and commence treatment an or refer them onward as appropriate. This service will help to reduce unplanned hospital admissions and actively monitor high-risk patients and initiate early interventions.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- -Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- -Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Paramedic experience within primary care is an advantage.
Qualifications
Essential
- You will be at least two years post Newly Qualified Paramedic
- Applicants must possess a full driving license and their own vehicle for home visits
Desirable
- Have experience, or an interest supported by CPD in primary care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- -The flexibility to cover sick/annual leave at times if required.
- -Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues.
- -Produce accurate and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Primary and Urgent Care Alliance
Address
Marlborough House 19-21
Warrior Square
St. Leonards-on-sea
East Sussex
TN376BG
