Advanced Practitioner / Paramedic Practitioner

Riverside Medical Practice are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Practitioner / Paramedic Practitioner to join our friendly, patient focused practice team.

Previous experience in minor illness and triage in a primary care health experience is essential. You must be able to demonstrate safe, clinical decision making for patients acting within professional boundaries.

Applicants will have completed their MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or be working towards) and be confident working autonomously in primary care, as well as under the guidance of our GPs.

The post holder will be an experienced clinician who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.

They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide leadership as required.

In order to work at this level NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met., MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Evidence of on-going Personal Development

Ability to treat minor illnesses and ailments

Knowledge, experience and ability to determine clinical diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment

Knowledge of and experience of managing long-term conditions

Prescribing Qualification

The ability to work autonomously

Safe clinical decision making

Computer literacy

Support in attainment of annual QOF targets

Safe clinical decision making.

You will be joining a team of Two GP Partners, a Salaried GP, three Advanced Care Practitioners providing acute appointments, Practice Pharmacist, three Practice Nurses, a Health Care Assistant and two Nurse Associates.