Medic 365 require a HCPC Registered Paramedic for a full time Monday - Friday role working 08:00 - 18:00.
The role is working a blend of virtual hospital assessments and field based home visits, as such you must have access to and ability to travel in own car.
The duties pertaining to this role consist of the following:
- Prevention of admission and Early supported Discharge
- Virtual Hospital assessments – in patients homes
- Phlebotomy/cannulation
- Point of care testing – BMs, Blood for CRP, Nasal viral swab
- Observations, NEWS 2, History taking
You will possess the following attributes:
- Chronic disease management understanding – COPD, Asthma
- Understanding of O2 therapy at home + Nebulisers
- Sound clinical decision making regarding admission or safety to remain at home
- Ability to follow protocols
- Ability to provide exacerbation medication via PGDs for antibiotics and oral steroids
- Work as a team – alongside Nurse or Physio
- Ability to work alone and liaise with staff as needed
- Good understanding of all co-morbidities, especially cardia and diabetic chronic care
- Ability to learn long term respiratory condition MGT – stable care that will influence acute exacerbation care.