Paramedic - Fairfield Surgery

Job Description The Primary role of the Advanced Paramedic Practitioner may vary but it has a basic remit of the delivery of care to manage patients presenting to the practice by the right healthcare professional. They will act within their professional boundaries to manage the presenting patient - from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for care. They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care also setting standards of care within the practice. Take a lead role in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluating care of patients within the practice population. Clinically examine and assess patients needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug and non drug based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of the practice. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description The Primary role of the Advanced Paramedic Practitioner may vary but it has a basic remit of the delivery of care to manage patients presenting to the practice by the right healthcare professional. They will act within their professional boundaries to manage the presenting patient - from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for care. They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care also setting standards of care within the practice. Take a lead role in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluating care of patients within the practice population. Clinically examine and assess patients needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug and non drug based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of the practice.