Paramedic - Primary Care inPontypoo inPontypoo PUBLISHED
THU 17 OCT 2024
The Mount surgery in Pontypool is seeking an enthusiastic Paramedic to join their dynamic team, focusing on delivering high-quality care through home visits, care home visits, and clinical administration. The role involves triaging and treating patients with minor injuries or acute illnesses at their residences, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice, and making necessary referrals to the practice's clinical team. Additionally, the paramedic will advise patients on health maintenance, maintain accurate healthcare records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
Key responsibilities include providing evidence-based care, participating in continuous professional development, mentoring others, and contributing to team effectiveness. The paramedic is expected to uphold local policies, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and engage in the audit process to evaluate and improve service delivery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care and professional development.
Key responsibilities include providing evidence-based care, participating in continuous professional development, mentoring others, and contributing to team effectiveness. The paramedic is expected to uphold local policies, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and engage in the audit process to evaluate and improve service delivery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care and professional development.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about providing high quality care.
You will be based within The Mount surgery delivering a mixture of Care home visits, Home visits and clinical administration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Triage and treat patients, making any necessary referrals to other members of the practice clinical team.
- Assessing and treating patients presenting with minor injury or acute illnesses in their own place of residence.
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
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Job responsibilities:
- Assessing and treating patients presenting with minor injury or acute illnesses in their own place of residence.
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
- Advise patients on maintaining health and refer to allied services when a health promotion need is identified.
- Communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
- Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Work within local policies and procedures
- Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
- Actively participate in mentoring and supervision, plus practice derived CPD opportunities.
- Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
- Take responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and work with other team members to ensure they are protected.
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To work as a Paramedic in the UK, you need a combination of technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications required for the role:
Qualifications:
1. Education: Typically, a degree in Paramedic Sciences or a related field is required. Alternatively, you can complete a Diploma of Higher Education in Paramedic Science.
2. Registration: You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.
3. Driving License: A valid driver's license is essential, and you may need to undertake special driving training to operate emergency vehicles.
Key Skills:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Proficient in assessing and treating medical conditions and injuries.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacology, including the administration of medications.
2. Critical Thinking:
- Ability to quickly assess situations and make reliable decisions under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills to develop effective care plans.
3. Communication:
- Clear verbal communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Good written communication skills for documentation and reports.
4. Interpersonal Skills:
- Empathy and understanding towards patients in distress.
- Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
5. Ability to Work Under Pressure:
- Coping with high-stress situations, often in emergencies.
6. Physical Fitness:
- Good physical condition to handle the demands of the job, including lifting patients and being on your feet for long periods.
7. Time Management:
- Effectively managing time in emergency situations to ensure prompt patient care.
8. Resilience:
- Emotional strength to deal with difficult situations and maintain mental health.
9. Cultural Competence:
- Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients.
10. Continuous Learning:
- Willingness to engage in ongoing training and education to keep skills up-to-date.
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