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- Req#: A2715-25-0000?language=en&page=401&sort=publicationDateDesc
- - Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- - Ability to manage and prioritise workload
- - Ability to work flexibly in core hours to meet the needs of the service
- - Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- - Sound organisational skills
- - Excellent communication skills
- - Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate
- - Sound IT skills in word processing and e-mail
- - Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems
- - Record keeping skills
- - Understanding of health education/promotion
- - Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
- - Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice
- - Ability to participate in audit and standard setting
- - Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
- - Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio
- - Experience of working in Primary and community Care
- - Experience of clinical supervision
- - Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- - Minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience
- - Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7
- - Educated to degree level in a Paramedic science
- - Evidence of working at an advanced/specialist paramedic level
- - Evidence of relevant and up to date CPD
- - Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- - Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- - Member of the College of Paramedics
- - Completed HEE Roadmap
- - Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
- - Ability to work alone in the primary care setting
- - Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- - Ability to manage and prioritise workload
- - Ability to work flexibly in core hours to meet the needs of the service
- - Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- - Sound organisational skills
- - Excellent communication skills
- - Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate
- - Sound IT skills in word processing and e-mail
- - Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems
- - Record keeping skills
- - Understanding of health education/promotion
- - Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
- - Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice
- - Ability to participate in audit and standard setting
- - Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
- - Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio
- - Experience of working in Primary and community Care
- - Experience of clinical supervision
- - Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- - Minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience
- - Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) Level 7
- - Educated to degree level in a Paramedic science
- - Evidence of working at an advanced/specialist paramedic level
- - Evidence of relevant and up to date CPD
- - Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- - Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- - Member of the College of Paramedics
- - Completed HEE Roadmap
- - Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
- - Ability to work alone in the primary care setting
Job summary
We are very excited to be recruiting for a Paramedic to join our forward thinking, experienced team.
Based at The Misbourne Practice, this role will be employed by The Chalfonts Primary Care Network (CPCN) which includes three GP Practices and supports a local population of approx. 32,000.
Care Network (CPCN) which includes three GP Practices and supports a local population of approx. 32,000.
This role will ideally be suited to an experienced Band 7 Paramedic, with a proven background in delivering advanced level patient centred care within a primary care setting. Though we will consider applicants who are considering a move into primary care, who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to our patients and becoming an integral part of our experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who can support a safe & enjoyable transition. The successful applicant must have a minimum of five years post qualifying experience.
The PCN is committed to supporting the successful candidate in a career in general practice where you will have opportunities to enhance your skills in a primary care setting with the support of our experienced team.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake the HEE Roadmap to Practice for Paramedics if they have not already completed this.
Main duties of the job
We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team to support us in achieving this. Our team is made up of dynamic, innovative and caring clinicians and we are looking for someone with a similar outlook.
The role will involve working as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.
The post holder will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. There will be the need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within General Practice.
About us
The Chalfonts Primary Care Network (PCN) is made up of the three GP practices based in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire. These are: The Allan Practice, The Hall Practice and The Misbourne Practice (also has a surgery in Chalfont St Giles).
Since the NHS was created in 1948, the population has grown and people are living longer. Many people are living with long-term conditions such as diabetes and heart disease or suffer with mental health issues and may need to access their local health services more often.
To meet these needs, practices have begun working together and with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services in their local areas in primary care networks.
Primary care networks build on the core of current primary care services and enable greater provision of proactive, personalised, coordinated and more integrated health and social care. Clinicians describe this as a change from reactively providing appointments to proactively providing care for the people and communities they serve. Where emerging primary care networks are in place in parts of the country, there are clear benefits for patients and clinicians.
Date posted
04 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2715-25-0000
Job locations
The Misbourne Practice
Church Lane
Chalfont St. Peter
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 9RR
St. Giles Surgery
Townfield Lane
Chalfont St. Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4QG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Alongside the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), to provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan
To provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs.
To undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols.
To make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable.
To refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate.
Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services, PCN services and to self-care.
Be able to:
Perform specialist health checks and reviews.
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc.
Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by GPs and the wider PCN.
Perform a domiciliary (home) visit.
Support the delivery of anticipatory care and end of life care plans and lead certain community services (e.g., monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients).
Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day home visits for the PCN and undertake clinical audits.
Communicate at all levels across PCNs and other organisations, ensuring effective, patient-centred service.
Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required and accepting referrals and referring to specialist services where appropriate.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and or interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs within the clinical and domiciliary setting.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Take an active part in achievement of contractual markers.
Implement and participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate.
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Alongside the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), to provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan
To provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs.
To undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols.
To make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable.
To refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate.
Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services, PCN services and to self-care.
Be able to:
Perform specialist health checks and reviews.
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc.
Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by GPs and the wider PCN.
Perform a domiciliary (home) visit.
Support the delivery of anticipatory care and end of life care plans and lead certain community services (e.g., monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients).
Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day home visits for the PCN and undertake clinical audits.
Communicate at all levels across PCNs and other organisations, ensuring effective, patient-centred service.
Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required and accepting referrals and referring to specialist services where appropriate.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and or interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs within the clinical and domiciliary setting.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Take an active part in achievement of contractual markers.
Implement and participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Personal and other Requirements
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Personal and other Requirements
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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 Chalfont’s Primary Care Network
Address
The Misbourne Practice
Church Lane
Chalfont St. Peter
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 9RR
Employer's website
https://www.calcotmedicalcentre-hallpractice.co.uk/primary-care-network (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Chalfont’s Primary Care Network
Address
The Misbourne Practice
Church Lane
Chalfont St. Peter
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 9RR
Employer's website
https://www.calcotmedicalcentre-hallpractice.co.uk/primary-care-network (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.