Job Summary

The PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner role at Farnham Integrated Care Services (FICS), Farnham Centre for Health, will be a registered Paramedic with post graduate qualifications, including the Independent and Supplementary Prescriber qualification and HCPC registration, acting within their professional boundaries.

This role will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of AHPs/GPs/HCAs etc, providing care for the presenting patients within our Urgent Same Day Care Service at FICS. An established integrated service supporting the GP Practices of Farnham.

From initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the service

Main duties of the job

The PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner is expected to attend to patients within the defined list of conditions, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services in conjunction with the daily duty doctor.

The PCN APP will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery as per policy and procedures. There is an expectation that training across the service is maintained to an expected level with use of appropriate equipment and facilities as directed by the post holder who is an autonomous allied healthcare professional who will be part of PCN support to practices while working at FICS.

The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting selfcare and empowering them to make informed choices about their treatment.

The PCN APP will actively support integrated ways of working to support standardization for efficiency purposes.

About Us

The PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner role at Farnham Integrated Care Services (FICS), Farnham Centre for Health.

Benefits

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Date posted - 20 February 2025

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 7

Salary - Depending on experience

Contract - Permanent

Working pattern - Full-time

Reference number B0037-25-0032

Job locations

Farnham Centre For Health

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Alongside the multidisciplinary team, to provide a first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, 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 within our Same Day Service at FICS.
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
To instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
Generate EPS and FP10 prescriptions within scope of practice, considering local and national guidelines.
To ensure that professional standards are maintained and within the guidance provided by the Department of Health, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Paramedics (COP)
To support the development of excellent relationships across the PCN to enable collaboration for better patient outcomes
To support network implementation of agreed service changes and pathways, working closely with other staff members, the wider PCN and the commissioner to develop, support and deliver local improvement programmes aligned to national and local priorities.
To contribute to the service achieving its quality targets to sustain high standards of patient care and service delivery
To participate in identification of community health needs and develop patient/family-centred strategies to address them
To help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services
To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the PCN
To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events
To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
To attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
To provide effective visible leadership that fosters a culture of professionalism, compassion, excellence and the development of effective team working
To develop yourself and the role through participation in training and service redesign activities
To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice or direct care.
To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner may be requested to:
Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, PCN IIF targets, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives
Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Alongside the multidisciplinary team, to provide a first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, 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 within our Same Day Service at FICS.
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
To instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
Generate EPS and FP10 prescriptions within scope of practice, considering local and national guidelines.
To ensure that professional standards are maintained and within the guidance provided by the Department of Health, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Paramedics (COP)
To support the development of excellent relationships across the PCN to enable collaboration for better patient outcomes
To support network implementation of agreed service changes and pathways, working closely with other staff members, the wider PCN and the commissioner to develop, support and deliver local improvement programmes aligned to national and local priorities.
To contribute to the service achieving its quality targets to sustain high standards of patient care and service delivery
To participate in identification of community health needs and develop patient/family-centred strategies to address them
To help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services
To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the PCN
To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events
To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
To attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
To provide effective visible leadership that fosters a culture of professionalism, compassion, excellence and the development of effective team working
To develop yourself and the role through participation in training and service redesign activities
To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice or direct care.
To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner may be requested to:
Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, PCN IIF targets, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives
Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

Registered paramedic
Evidence of continual learning and professional development

Experience Essential

Minimum of two years working as an Advanced Paramedic
An appreciation of the nature of GPs and an urgent Care Centre.
An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Awareness of telephone triage assessment
Management of common minor injuries/illnesses
Clinical examination skills
Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
Management of long term (chronic) conditions
Understanding of the mentorship process
An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between FICS, PCNs and the commissioners
Experience of clinical governance including audit
Knowledge of PCN

Personal Qualities Essential

Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
Flexible and cooperative
Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety

Other Requirements Essential

Flexibility to work outside of regular working hours
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Evidence of continuing professional development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Registered paramedic
Evidence of continual learning and professional development

Experience Essential

Minimum of two years working as an Advanced Paramedic
An appreciation of the nature of GPs and an urgent Care Centre.
An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Awareness of telephone triage assessment
Management of common minor injuries/illnesses
Clinical examination skills
Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
Management of long term (chronic) conditions
Understanding of the mentorship process
An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between FICS, PCNs and the commissioners
Experience of clinical governance including audit
Knowledge of PCN

Personal Qualities Essential

Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
Flexible and cooperative
Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety

Other Requirements Essential

Flexibility to work outside of regular working hours
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Evidence of continuing professional development

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).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

Address

Farnham Centre For Health

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

Employer's website

https://www.surreyheathcommunityproviders.co.uk/

Surrey Heath Borough Council

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