PCN ARRS ParamedicNHS

Job summary

Walsall East 2 PCN are looking to appoint a qualified Paramedic to join our team.

We are a forward thinking PCN with patient care at the center of everything we do.

We have a team of 3 paramedics who cover across the 5 practices. The role is well embedded into all 5 practices and they appreciate the benefit that a Paramedic brings to their patient care.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Paramedic within Walsall East 2 PCN includes providing autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with acute, urgent and long-term conditions. This will be both during a clinic held at a practice and to housebound patients.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Undertake same-day and urgent care appointments.

Assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.

Conduct home visits and care home visits where clinically indicated.

Request and interpret appropriate investigations within scope of practice.

Provide health promotion and self-management advice.

Maintain accurate records using EMIS Web and other approved systems.

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Duties

Manage acute presentations.

Undertake medication reviews within competency.

Recognise deterioration and escalate appropriately.

Participate in safeguarding processes.

Partnership Working

Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators, mental health practitioners and community teams.

About us

We are a 5 practice Primary Care Network located in the east of Walsall. We have a population of around 43,000 patients and have a higher than national average of over 65 year olds.

The ARRS team is made up of Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GPs, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, First Contact Physios and GP assistants.