Paramedic

About the role As a Primary Care Paramedic at Spilsby Surgery, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary clinical team, providing assessment and care to patients with a range of acute and ongoing health needs. You will use your clinical knowledge and experience to assess patients, make appropriate clinical decisions and provide treatment, advice, referral or escalation within your scope of competence. You will work autonomously while having access to the support and expertise of our GPs and wider clinical team when required. Clinical responsibilities Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Assessing patients presenting with acute illness, minor illness and other health concerns appropriate to the Paramedic role. Taking appropriate clinical histories and carrying out physical examinations. Formulating appropriate management plans based on clinical assessment. Providing treatment, advice and safety-netting to patients and carers. Recognising deterioration, red flags and situations requiring urgent intervention or escalation. Referring patients to GPs, secondary care, community services or other healthcare professionals where appropriate. Undertaking home visits for housebound patients and others who require assessment at home. Supporting the ongoing care of patients where this falls within your competence and scope of practice. Reviewing and acting upon relevant clinical information, results and correspondence as appropriate to the role. Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records. Working with colleagues to ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician or service for their needs. Working as part of the team You will take part in our daily clinical discussion time and regular multidisciplinary meetings, providing opportunities to discuss patients, seek advice, share knowledge and contribute to decisions about patient care. We expect all members of our team to communicate openly, support one another and recognise when another clinician's expertise or input is needed. Prescribing and medicines Where the postholder is an appropriately qualified Independent Prescriber, prescribing will be undertaken within their competence and in accordance with current guidance, local prescribing arrangements and practice procedures. Where prescribing is required outside the postholder's qualifications or scope, this should be discussed with an appropriate prescribing clinician. The postholder will work closely with our GPs, dispensary and wider clinical team to support safe and effective medicines management. Quality and patient safety All members of our clinical team contribute to maintaining and improving the quality and safety of the care we provide. You will: Work in accordance with HCPC professional standards, current clinical guidance and practice policies. Work within your professional scope of practice and recognise when advice or escalation is required. Take part in clinical audit and quality improvement activity. Contribute to significant event reviews and shared learning where appropriate. Support learning arising from complaints or patient safety concerns relating to your area of work. Follow practice safeguarding and infection prevention procedures. Contribute to safe and effective ways of working across the clinical team. General This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and may develop over time in discussion with the postholder, reflecting the changing needs of the practice and primary care. We are looking for someone who wants to build on their Paramedic experience and make primary care an important part of their career. At Spilsby, you will have the opportunity to use your existing skills, develop new ones and become a valued member of a team where your contribution can make a real difference to our patients and the practice.