Prescribing paramedic practitioner

Archvale

  • England
  • £64,907 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 13 days ago
Job title: Prescribing Paramedic PractitionerLocation: Reading, UKSalary: Up to £64,907, depending on experienceWorking hours: 17 hours over 2 full days - Monday & Friday (we can be somewhat flexible on this)Job type: PermanentAbout usWe are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care system. We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is having a negative effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data insights, technology and clinical innovation. Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, patient experience and health outcomes to significantly increase the quality of care for our patients. However, we can only build the best primary care service there is if our colleagues are happy, empowered and supported within an excellent working environment. If you believe that there are ways to drastically improve the way primary care is delivered for both patients and staff alike and you want to be a part of this; then we would love to meet you and tell you more about our plans.Job PurposeThe Prescribing Paramedic Practitioner will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide advanced clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and onward referral of patients within a primary care setting. The role supports both planned and same-day urgent care, delivering high-quality, patient-centred services that reduce demand for GP appointments and improve access for patients.Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake triage and clinical assessment of patients, including urgent, same-day, and routine presentations.
  • Provide autonomous, evidence-based clinical care and treatment for patients, including prescribing medications in line with national/local guidelines and care pathways.
  • Support home visits and provide an alternative model for GP urgent home assessments.
  • Perform and interpret ECGs, blood pressure readings, spirometry (where trained), and other diagnostic tools.
  • Undertake investigatory procedures and collect specimens including blood, swabs, urine samples, etc., within scope of practice.
  • Request and interpret appropriate investigations to support clinical decision-making.
  • Independently prescribe medications in accordance with local formulary, guidelines, and own scope of competence.
  • Provide medication reviews and advice to patients on medicine use, interactions, and lifestyle considerations.
  • Offer lifestyle advice and promote self-care where appropriate, including signposting to social prescribing and community services.
  • Participate in delivery of health checks, chronic disease reviews, and anticipatory care planning (e.g., for frail or elderly patients).
  • Work collaboratively with the MDT, including GPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, care coordinators, and other allied health professionals.
  • Attend and contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and safeguarding discussions.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and external agencies, including handling sensitive or complex information.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive clinical records.
  • Ensure completion of necessary documentation related to consultations, referrals, investigations, and care plans.
  • Adhere to information governance, safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality policies.
Person SpecificationEssential
  • Degree in Paramedicine or equivalent qualification
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic
  • Independent Prescribing qualification (V300)
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Working towards or attained Level 7 (MSc) capability in clinical practice
  • Experience working in a primary care, urgent care, or general practice setting
  • Strong IT skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance policies
Benefits
  • 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Enhanced family leave
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such will be necessary for a submission for the Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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