Prescribing Paramedic Practitioner

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Prescribing Paramedic to join our surgery team working 2-3 days per week.

Person SpecificationAbility and knowledgeEssential

• Have a current valid UK driving license and be a car owner with appropriate insurance.
• Infection Control
• All staff providing direct patient care must ensure that they follow procedures aimed at reducing the risk of passing on the organisms that can cause infections.
• All staff, collectively and individually, have a duty of care in following best practice in adherence to guidelines which is a fundamental requirement in underpinning the management of Infection, Prevention and Control.
• Safeguarding
• Safeguarding of individuals who come into contact with our services whether a child or young person, person with Learning Disabilities or an older or vulnerable adult, is the responsibility of all employees of the organisation in whatever capacity they are employed.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS Medical Record Keeping System/ System one
• Knowledge in Microsoft - Outlook/Excel/Power Point/Word

QualificationsEssential

• Masters level qualification (Advance Practitioner)
• Relevant nursing/health degree
• Independent prescribing qualification
• HCPC registration

ExperienceEssential

• Ability to manage and prioritise workload
• Experience of working in Primary Care and/or a GP Practice
• Experience of selecting and prescribing a wide range of medicines appropriately, including antibiotics and analgesia.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Provide Basic and Advanced life support
• Provide general clinical advice and wider health promotion
• Ensure safeguarding of vulnerable patients
• Basic IT skills in word processing and e-mail
• Provide clinical support to all colleagues and learners in practice

Desirable

• Experience of the ECP/Advanced Practitioner role within Primary or Secondary Care
• Non-medical prescriber with minimum 12 months experience
• Ability to create and maintain strong professional relationships

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.