Overview
Contract Type: 0
Salary: £22.50 – £27.50 an hour
Partner Org: North West Surrey Integrated Care Services (NICS)
Company Overview
(NICS) is a GP Federation that brings together the 37 GP Practices in Surrey. Together, we provide innovative GP-led primary care services including the Urgent Treatment Centre at St. Peter’s Hospital. We believe by working together we can provide exemplary health care to the 380,000 patients of Surrey.
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Paramedic. You will provide advanced medical care and support to patients in their homes, ensuring high quality, patient-centred care. This role is pivotal in supporting our GP practices in undertaking home visits and in reducing hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes by delivering timely and effective healthcare services in a home setting.
Responsibilities
- In liaison with the practice GP deliver high quality, responsive healthcare services to patients in their homes, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, and social care providers, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse, diagnose and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits.
- Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
- Perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures.
- Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
- Order laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising doctor(s).
- Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
- Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to Supervising doctor(s) as appropriate.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive measures to promote self-management and long-term wellbeing.
- Ensure medical equipment is maintained, clean, and in good working order.
Qualifications
- Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate
- Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Advanced Paramedic Practice, Healthcare Management).
- Additional qualifications in community healthcare.
Essential
- 2 Years Post NQP or 4 Years post registration
- BSc in Paramedic Science or evidence of study at Level 6
- Experience of working in a clinical decision-making role
- Driving license with no more the 4 points
- No outstanding investigations or complaints
- Available at least 2 or 3 weekdays per week and 2 or 3 weekend days per month
Desirable
- Level 7 Modules in Advanced Practice inc. Advanced Assessment
- Having worked as a clinical mentor
- Experience in primary care
- Experience in end-of-life planning
- Evidence of CPD that extends or expands knowledge / scope of practice
Personal Qualities and Skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with colleagues within and external to the organisation
- A clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services
- Empathetic and patient-centred approach.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
- Focused on delivering objectives and improvements to patient services.
- Works to meet the needs of NICS
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
- Openness to explore alternative working practices
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a road worthy motor vehicle to support provision of the service.
Call-To-Action
If you are passionate about making a difference in emergency healthcare, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team at North West Surrey Integrated Services!
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £22.50-£27.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 38 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Woking GU22 7HS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Must have Right to Work in the UK
- Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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Must have Full Clean Driving Licence
Work Location: In person
