Paramedic

North Colchester Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated Paramedic to join our team.  This role is offered on a 2 year, fixed term contract, working on a part-time basis, for 25 hours per week.  You will be required to travel between all of the GP practices within our PCN. 

The post-holder will ideally have primary care experience, however the for the right candidate we are happy to support the move from urgent to primary care. Duties would include reviewing patients presenting with minor illness at the surgery and at home visits, whilst also supporting the surgery with other clinical skills such as ECGs, wound dressings and pathology collection and interpretation when required. The ability to be able to triage and prioritise patients via the telephone is also essential.

• Be a registered paramedic, with current HCPC registration and have a minimum of 2 years post NQP signoff, ideally with some being in primary care;
• Ideally have a prescribing qualification in addition to having completed a minor illness & injury certificate;
• Be confident and have excellent communication skills;
• Work safely and effectively to guidelines;
• Demonstrate the ability to take a clear and concise history from patients;
• Demonstrate relevant examination skills and make appropriate treatment choices or referrals to other HCPs based on the history taken and physical examination.
• Have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively;
• Understanding of the need to work within the parameters of one's own training and capability, according to the Health and Care Professions Council;
• Experience of autonomous practice working and multi-professional team working;
• Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children.