PCN Paramedic, Woodville DE11 7JG

Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients according to their needs either in the PCN base of Ragsdale House, Woodville, in the PCNs Practices or patients homes. Act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPs Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Accurately triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical and drug history. Recognise, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.

Evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and / or referral, including admission to hospital if required. Signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway and to refer patients to appropriate care settings, within locally agreed healthcare pathways. Maintain accurate and systematic documentation of patient interactions and clinical care provided, including adverse events. Advise and support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.

Provide clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate. Responsibilities underpinning the role: To develop and facilitate a good working relationship with PCN staff, Practice and community teams. To plan and organise own workload, and to support colleagues as well as patients and carers. To attend meetings of relevance as agreed with the post holders line management.

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.