Primary Care Paramedic

Job summary

Core Values: To treat our patients as we would want our family to be treated Treat our team as we would want to be treated Guiding #weareACCE (Accountable,Credible,Compassionate andEmpowered)

Main duties of the job

What we can offer: Accessible locations; 30-minutes from Leeds, Selby, York A mix of face-to-face and telephone appointments In-house Pharmacy, Cardiology and Paediatric Nurse team R&D Team Opportunities for additional training and development Morning huddles; an opportunity to meet up with colleagues Competitive pay and bonuses Training practice medical students, FY2, GP Trainees Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship Accreditation Want to know more? Drop Sarah an email to arrange an informal chat or site visit (sarah.hiscoe@nhs.net)

About us

Do our Core Values and Guiding Principles align with our own? Then why not come and join us here at Health Care First? We are proud to be one of the largest general practices serving the local population of Castleford, Ferrybridge, Methley and Normanton. With over 30,500 patients, we put our community and our people at the heart of decision making.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full copy of the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications · Essential

Undergraduate Degree in Paramedic Science Working towards or signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP and or AP roadmap to practice Maintain UK Registrations (Allied Health Professional / Independent Non-Medical Prescriber)

Desirable

Urgent Care Long Term Conditions A prescribing qualification would also be desirable.

Experience · Essential

Relevant clinical experience post-registration Recent secondary care, primary care or community experience Management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries Clinical triage Compiling procedures and clinical guidelines Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills Demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.

Desirable

Project management Health needs assessment Experience in a primary care or community setting is desirable.

Skills and Knowledge · Essential

Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Management of patients with long term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Accountability of own role and other roles in a primary care setting Patient group directions and associated policy Self-directed and enthusiastic practitioner Highly motivated and a team player Flexibility Ability to work across boundaries

Desirable

Local and national health policy Knowledge of SystmOne Able to identify determinants on health in the area Knowledge of public health issues in the area

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).