NHS
Job title:
Advanced Paramedic Practitioner – Urgent Care
Company
NHS
Job description
The overall aim of the Advanced Paramedic Practitioner – Urgent Care (APP-UC) is to assess, treat and safely discharge patients, or utilise appropriate care pathways to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.Their main objective is to take a detailed history from patients and provide a targeted advanced assessment. To do this they may utilise additional skills such as a detailed neurological assessment, otoscopy and ophthalmology, pregnancy tests and urinalysis and point of care blood testing. As well as this the APP-UC has an extended medicines formulary and other interventions such as wound closure.The role combines the APP-UC working autonomously as solo responders to 999 and 111 calls, with rotational placements across different clinical settings outside of the ambulance service. Rotating through general practice, Urgent Care Centres, minor injury units and other community settings supports the development of this alternative model of urgent care, and maintains the ongoing competence of the APP-UC skills in these areas.Main duties of the jobResponding to a range of 999 and 111 calls the APP-UC will utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, treat and/or refer or discharge patients utilising advanced assessment techniques, accomplished clinical decision making and diagnosis. Aiming to keep the patient at home or within the community the APP-UC work closely with other healthcare providers in the capital, rotating across different clinical settings such as General Practice, Urgent Care Centres and Minor Injury Units.About usThe London Ambulance Service is building a world-class ambulance service for a world-class city, integrating access to urgent and emergency care on scene, on phone and online. We are now looking to expand our successful Advanced Paramedic Practitioner Urgent Care (APP-UC) programme further, with additional posts established to support further expansion across London.This is an exciting opportunity for clinicians who wish to develop as advanced paramedics and aspire to provide advanced care to patients presenting with undifferentiated urgent care needs.Date posted14 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£51,883 to £58,544 a year Inclusive Outer London HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number308-SPECPARA-9522AGJob locationsVarious – Pan London220 Waterloo RoadLondonSE1 8SDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.Person SpecificationQualifications, Accreditations, EducationEssential
- A minimum of BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent clinical academic qualifications or experience.
- Commitment to achieve relevant Post Graduate advanced practice qualification as determined by the employer.
- HCPC registered Paramedic.
- Commitment to undertake further development to become a Paramedic prescriber.
- Master’s degree or Post Graduate qualification in a relevant field.
Desirable
- A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable ability with evidence of teaching in practice and/ or classroom situations.
- Mentoring and coaching; minimum of PPEd level 3 (certificate) or significant demonstrable development of mentoring and coaching skills through formal learning and application.
- Qualification incorporating extended clinical practice skills (e.g. Paramedic/Emergency Care Practitioner, Critical Care Paramedic).
ExperienceEssential
- Up to date portfolio including significant demonstrable relevant and recent CPD activity.
- Recent experience working as a solo practitioner.
- Commitment to rotational working through other practice settings and inter-professional working.
- Significant experience of clinical practice, including supervision, mentorship and leadership (equivalent to at least five years post-registration experience).
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical assessment and advice within Clinical Hub/ Clinical Support Desk.
Desirable
- Experience of working in other clinical settings
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
- Assess and examine patients presenting with both acute and chronic conditions.
- Be expert in recording and evaluating a medical, social and family history supported by extensive underpinning knowledge as detailed in the College of Paramedics (CoP) framework.
- Formulate a plausible differential diagnosis supported by extensive underpinning knowledge.
- Extended knowledge of 12 lead ECG interpretation.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to provide additional support and therapeutic intervention where required for patients with urgent care needs.
- Use software to support and/ or document clinical advice and support decisions.
Personal AbilitiesEssential
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours.
- Commitment to contribute to ongoing evaluation of the role
- Ability to manage both self and others and use initiative to problem solve based on sound rationale.
- Evidence of having provided mentoring and support to other staff.
- Understanding of and demonstrable commitment to diversity as an employee and as a provider of services to the public.
Person SpecificationQualifications, Accreditations, EducationEssential
- A minimum of BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent clinical academic qualifications or experience.
- Commitment to achieve relevant Post Graduate advanced practice qualification as determined by the employer.
- HCPC registered Paramedic.
- Commitment to undertake further development to become a Paramedic prescriber.
- Master’s degree or Post Graduate qualification in a relevant field.
Desirable
- A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable ability with evidence of teaching in practice and/ or classroom situations.
- Mentoring and coaching; minimum of PPEd level 3 (certificate) or significant demonstrable development of mentoring and coaching skills through formal learning and application.
- Qualification incorporating extended clinical practice skills (e.g. Paramedic/Emergency Care Practitioner, Critical Care Paramedic).
ExperienceEssential
- Up to date portfolio including significant demonstrable relevant and recent CPD activity.
- Recent experience working as a solo practitioner.
- Commitment to rotational working through other practice settings and inter-professional working.
- Significant experience of clinical practice, including supervision, mentorship and leadership (equivalent to at least five years post-registration experience).
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical assessment and advice within Clinical Hub/ Clinical Support Desk.
Desirable
- Experience of working in other clinical settings
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
- Assess and examine patients presenting with both acute and chronic conditions.
- Be expert in recording and evaluating a medical, social and family history supported by extensive underpinning knowledge as detailed in the College of Paramedics (CoP) framework.
- Formulate a plausible differential diagnosis supported by extensive underpinning knowledge.
- Extended knowledge of 12 lead ECG interpretation.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to provide additional support and therapeutic intervention where required for patients with urgent care needs.
- Use software to support and/ or document clinical advice and support decisions.
Personal AbilitiesEssential
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours.
- Commitment to contribute to ongoing evaluation of the role
- Ability to manage both self and others and use initiative to problem solve based on sound rationale.
- Evidence of having provided mentoring and support to other staff.
- Understanding of and demonstrable commitment to diversity as an employee and as a provider of services to the public.
Expected salary
£51883 – 58544 per year
Location
South East London
Job date
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:40:57 GMT
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